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PL09 CFE

2009 Yamaha FZ1 N

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,015 mi
Last recorded15,015 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ1 N12,968 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL09 CFE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1 N
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 15,015 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 15,008 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine misfiring @ time of test !!

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 14,310 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 13,627 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 13,364 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 13,364 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 11,883 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 9,751 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 5,513 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 5,505 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 5,203 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 4,684 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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PL09 CFE is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1 N in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PL09 CFE, 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 PL09 CFE registered?

PL09 CFE is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1 N, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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