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MA09 BTF

2009 Yamaha FZ1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

22,282 mi
Last recorded22,282 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ115,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA09 BTF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 22,282 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 22,235 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 22,235 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 22,190 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 22,027 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 22,006 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 21,903 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 21,541 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Squeak from front nearside brake disc. No apparent damage or wear. Noise disappears under light braking. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 18,712 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 11,890 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 3,740 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 3,425 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 3,123 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 3,098 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 2,437 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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MA09 BTF is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MA09 BTF, 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.

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What year was MA09 BTF registered?

MA09 BTF is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 5 April 2009.

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