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SV09 FKU

2009 Yamaha FZ1 N

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,786 mi
Last recorded42,786 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ1 N12,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV09 FKU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1 N
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 42,786 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 42,292 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 41,230 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 May 2023 40,021 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2022 38,963 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 38,963 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 38,413 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 38,363 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 37,951 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 36,255 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 35,849 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 32,180 miles

rear footpegs seized/chain rusty/rear brake lever sticky/side stand sticky/slight bind front brake

Fail 31 Jul 2014 30,578 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 31 Jul 2014 30,578 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Jul 2013 23,430 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 16,755 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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SV09 FKU is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1 N in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SV09 FKU, 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 SV09 FKU registered?

SV09 FKU is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1 N, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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