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PJ09 WYX

2009 Yamaha FZ1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

21,033 mi
Last recorded21,033 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ115,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ09 WYX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 21,033 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 May 2026 21,033 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 20,550 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 20,274 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 18,195 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 18,025 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 17,894 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 16,686 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 14,435 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 May 2018 14,435 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 13,361 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 10,938 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 10,938 miles

Rear reflector on sidecar missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 9,499 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 6,795 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 4,796 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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PJ09 WYX is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PJ09 WYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ09 WYX registered?

PJ09 WYX is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 17 June 2009.

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