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LJ09 BYU

2009 Yamaha Yzf

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

18,444 mi
Last recorded18,444 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Yzf14,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 BYU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 18,444 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 18,438 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 18,433 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Stop lamp not working front brake switch faulty (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 18,426 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 18,426 miles

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

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019

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

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

eml warning on

mileometer unreadable lens scratched/painted over

speedometer insecure

Fail 2 Mar 2019 18,426 miles

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

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

eml warning on

Pass 8 Mar 2018 13,632 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 13,632 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 9,334 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 May 2016 8,578 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2016 8,578 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 4,436 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 4,421 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 2,102 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 2,102 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 23,182 miles

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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LJ09 BYU is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 LJ09 BYU, 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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LJ09 BYU is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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