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OV09 BFZ

2009 Yamaha FZ1 N

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

21,122 mi
Last recorded21,122 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ1 N12,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV09 BFZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1 N
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 21,122 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 19,846 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 18,856 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 17,585 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 16,056 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 15,549 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 14,614 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 13,368 miles

Central Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 11,590 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 10,729 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 8,946 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 7,345 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 7,345 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 May 2012 5,748 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ1 N?

Based on 9,260 MOT tests across 819 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
940
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
819
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 62
reflector on motorcycle missing 61
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 22
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
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OV09 BFZ is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1 N in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha FZ1 N models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 12,968 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha FZ1 N fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV09 BFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ1 N typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Yamaha FZ1 N is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OV09 BFZ registered?

OV09 BFZ is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1 N, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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The MOT history for OV09 BFZ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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