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SG59 FYA

2009 Yamaha FZ1 N

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

13,392 mi
Last recorded13,392 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ1 N12,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG59 FYA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1 N
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 13,392 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2026 13,392 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 13,362 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 13,233 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2023 13,233 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jun 2022 12,611 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 12,332 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 12,156 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 11,623 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 11,623 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 8,903 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 6,799 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 5,302 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 2,108 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 1,458 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 315 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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SG59 FYA is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1 N in Grey 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 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 SG59 FYA, 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 SG59 FYA registered?

SG59 FYA is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1 N, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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