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LC09 BYD

2009 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

58,921 mi
Last recorded58,921 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Yzf14,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 BYD
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 58,921 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 58,921 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 55,176 miles

Corrosion starting at various points on the frame

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Starting to perish

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 55,079 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion starting at various points on the frame

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Starting to perish

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 51,583 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 51,583 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Offside Handlebar corroded to the extent that detachment is likely (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Handlebar slightly corroded (2.2.1 (c) (ii))

advise reduced clearance to lefthand steering stop

Pass 3 Apr 2020 47,050 miles

Clutch lever incorrectly positioned worn pivot (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

advice replace handlebars

advise c+sprockets near replacement

Fail 3 Apr 2020 47,050 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever incorrectly positioned worn pivot (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

advise c+sprockets near replacement

Pass 20 Feb 2019 43,914 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion evident advise treatment (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2019 43,914 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion evident advise treatment (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 37,587 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

advise both brakes be serviced

Pass 12 Aug 2016 34,928 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

advise front brake service

advise mirrors slightly loose

Fail 12 Aug 2016 34,928 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

advise front brake service

advise mirrors slightly loose

Pass 21 Aug 2015 31,783 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

advise front brake service

Fail 21 Aug 2015 31,783 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

advise front brake service

Pass 20 Aug 2014 26,860 miles

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 26,821 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Clicking from front steering stem

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 19,118 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

advise mirrors loose

Fail 1 Aug 2013 19,118 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

advise mirrors loose

Fail 2 Aug 2012 10,805 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 10,805 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 6,359 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2011 6,359 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 15 Apr 2010 1,806 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf?

Based on 78,811 MOT tests across 11,091 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
1,457
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
11,091
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,185
reflector on motorcycle missing 978
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 951
Drive chain excessively loose 768
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LC09 BYD is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha Yzf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 14,918 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 1,185 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC09 BYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 17 years old, this Yamaha Yzf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LC09 BYD is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 18 May 2009.

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