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PK59 VUL

2009 Yamaha FZ1 N

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

12,208 mi
Last recorded12,208 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ1 N12,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK59 VUL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1 N
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 12,208 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 12,208 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 11,593 miles

Front Temporary puncture repair in tyre

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in suspension linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2024 11,562 miles

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

Front Temporary puncture repair in tyre

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in suspension linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 10,899 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 10,146 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 9,510 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 8,385 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 8,385 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2017 7,566 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 May 2017 7,566 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 May 2016 6,947 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 5,556 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 5,226 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 3,514 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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PK59 VUL is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1 N in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PK59 VUL, 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 PK59 VUL registered?

PK59 VUL is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1 N, first registered on 24 October 2009.

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