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PF09 LWA

2009 Yamaha FZ1 N

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,483 mi
Last recorded20,483 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ1 N12,968 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF09 LWA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1 N
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 20,483 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 20,396 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 20,396 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements number plate too small (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 20,195 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 19,915 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 19,305 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 19,276 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Lower shock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy Silencer (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 18,717 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 18,700 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 18,633 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 18,574 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 18,434 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 2 May 2015 18,423 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 8,054 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 4,313 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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PF09 LWA is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1 N in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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 PF09 LWA, 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 PF09 LWA registered?

PF09 LWA is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1 N, first registered on 2 July 2009.

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