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NL09 UCU

2009 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

4,556 mi
Last recorded4,556 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZS100017,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL09 UCU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 4,556 miles

Exhaust noisy end can (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 4,556 miles

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

Exhaust noisy end can (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 4,538 miles

Exhaust noisy end can (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 4,538 miles

Exhaust noisy end can (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 4,521 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 4,456 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 4,442 miles

Exhaust noisy but not considered unreasonable

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 4,357 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 4,076 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 4,021 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 4,003 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 3,888 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 3,508 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZS1000?

Based on 71,815 MOT tests across 4,923 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
1,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
4,923
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 712
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 413
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 163
reflector on motorcycle missing 153
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NL09 UCU is a 2009 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha FZS1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.6% with a typical mileage of 17,110 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 FZS1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 712 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NL09 UCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZS1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 17 years old, this Yamaha FZS1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NL09 UCU registered?

NL09 UCU is a 2009 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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