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PJ09 VYF

2009 Yamaha FZ1 N

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

27,644 mi
Last recorded27,644 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ1 N12,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ09 VYF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1 N
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 27,644 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 26,056 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 23,642 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 21,204 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2022 21,197 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Stop lamp not working front control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2021 21,189 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 20,646 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 19,342 miles

drive chain tight

Pass 8 Aug 2017 17,907 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 16,225 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 14,516 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 14,516 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 12,634 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 12,634 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 9,137 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 9,137 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 6,343 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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PJ09 VYF is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1 N in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PJ09 VYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ09 VYF registered?

PJ09 VYF is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1 N, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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