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SP59 YCG

2009 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

39,775 mi
Last recorded39,775 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Yzf14,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 YCG
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2026 39,775 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))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake pedal insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 31,943 miles

Exhaust noisy baffle missing (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective reflector melted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 31,942 miles

Brake lever insecure mounting fractured (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Headlamp aim too high bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working bulb missing (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working bulb missing (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy baffle missing (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective reflector melted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 23,663 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 22,747 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 22,747 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 21,427 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 21,427 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 20,590 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 20,590 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 19,806 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 10 May 2018 19,806 miles

Drive chain excessively tight possible tight spots (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system loose (7.1.1.c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 Jul 2016 19,247 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 19,232 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride chain link wrong way round (6.2.1h)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Centre Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 10,880 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 10,880 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 6,339 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 4,062 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf?

Based on 78,811 MOT tests across 11,091 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
1,457
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
11,091
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,185
reflector on motorcycle missing 978
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 951
Drive chain excessively loose 768
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SP59 YCG is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha Yzf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 14,918 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 Yzf fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 1,185 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP59 YCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 17 years old, this Yamaha Yzf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SP59 YCG is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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