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PE09 WVC

2009 Yamaha FZ1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

25,422 mi
Last recorded25,422 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ115,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE09 WVC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 25,422 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2025 25,422 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 24,446 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 24,446 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 24,372 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 24,364 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber slightly loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 24,122 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 24,120 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 23,494 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 23,494 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 20,163 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 18,031 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 15,621 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 15,078 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 15 Jul 2014 15,065 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 12,959 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 12,954 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 10,694 miles

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 10,694 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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PE09 WVC is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PE09 WVC, 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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PE09 WVC is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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