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NU09 XLJ

2009 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Yamaha Yzf14,918 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU09 XLJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2024

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre designed for front wheel use fitted to the rear wheel (5.2.3 (a))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps light emitted obscured by tape (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fuel tank slightly loose tank cover (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear sprocket cush drive slighly worn

no mirrors fitted at time of test

r/h bar end weight missing

Pass 24 May 2023 32,304 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2023 32,304 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 29,412 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 26,925 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 26,925 miles

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

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 24,304 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 24,304 miles

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

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 24,219 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock engine cuts out when turning steering lock to lock (2.1.4 (a))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2016 22,017 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 22,017 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 16,756 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 16,756 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 9,976 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 7,254 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 7,254 miles

Rear reflector on sidecar incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

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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NU09 XLJ is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NU09 XLJ, 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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What year was NU09 XLJ registered?

NU09 XLJ is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 3 June 2009.

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