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LJ09 FCP

2009 Yamaha FZ1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

21,275 mi
Last recorded21,275 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ115,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 FCP
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 21,275 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 21,205 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 21,157 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 21,114 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 21,050 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 20,793 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit of 1mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear linkage bearings/bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 20,076 miles

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

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

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Play in rear linkage bearings/sleeves. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 19,063 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2018 19,063 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 17,055 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve slightly perished. (4.1.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 13,776 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 13,776 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 13,667 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 12,858 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 12,297 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 10,431 miles

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
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LJ09 FCP is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LJ09 FCP, 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

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What year was LJ09 FCP registered?

LJ09 FCP is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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