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MT09 EPY

2009 Yamaha Yzf

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

10,124 mi
Last recorded10,124 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Yzf14,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT09 EPY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 10,124 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Clutch lever incorrectly positioned (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 10,124 miles

Clutch lever incorrectly positioned (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 10 May 2025 10,123 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 24,864 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 23,554 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 23,554 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Offside Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 16,354 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 16,343 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 15,874 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 15,874 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 15,869 miles

Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess Crush drive damper excessively worn. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick metal casing of pad rubbing disc (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever worn, but not excessively Minor crack near brake cylinder but is secure. (1.1.15 (b))

Front Brake hose loose catching forks on lock

Mirrors loose

Offside Front Brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Plastics loose

Rear Brake lever worn, but not excessively bent (1.1.15 (b))

Sections of wiring loose around front forks.

Pass 7 Sep 2019 11,470 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 11,460 miles

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2014 10,002 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

left hand side nose fairing and sidepanel badly damaged.

Fail 8 Jul 2013 7,765 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 7,765 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 5,142 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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MT09 EPY is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf in Purple 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 MT09 EPY, 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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MT09 EPY is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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