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PN59 VLM

2009 Yamaha FZ1 N

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

23,194 mi
Last recorded23,194 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ1 N12,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN59 VLM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1 N
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 23,194 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 22,795 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 22,170 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2024 22,170 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 20,733 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 20,733 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 20,733 miles

Rear Footrest missing Pillion footrests not fitted. (6.2.12 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 19,560 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 18,978 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 18,978 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 17,733 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 17,733 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 16,818 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 15,940 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 14,856 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 12,979 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 12,242 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 11,110 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 7,728 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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PN59 VLM is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1 N in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PN59 VLM, 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 PN59 VLM registered?

PN59 VLM is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1 N, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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