CarVerify

Free Car Check

LC59 KWK

2009 Yamaha FZ1

Grey Petrol 1000cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,961 mi
Last recorded52,961 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ115,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 KWK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 52,961 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 52,961 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Feb 2025 52,901 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 49,402 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 45,703 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front BRAKE COULD BE BETTER

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

Front Inner Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR LOWER SUSPENTION (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 45,703 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front BRAKE COULD BE BETTER

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

Front Inner Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR LOWER SUSPENTION (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 40,272 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 38,513 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 35,676 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 33,779 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 32,071 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 28,962 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 25,730 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 22,565 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 18,393 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

number plate lamp inoperative

Pass 14 Feb 2013 18,393 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

number plate lamp inoperative

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ1?

Based on 6,532 MOT tests across 589 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
974
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
589
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 57
reflector on motorcycle missing 29
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 10
Full Yamaha FZ1 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LC59 KWK is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1 in Grey with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha FZ1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 15,143 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 FZ1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC59 KWK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ1 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Yamaha FZ1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LC59 KWK?

You can check the full history of LC59 KWK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LC59 KWK registered?

LC59 KWK is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 16 November 2009.

Is LC59 KWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC59 KWK shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LC59 KWK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LC59 KWK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.