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VK09 HNU

2009 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,042 mi
Last recorded39,042 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ613,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 HNU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 39,042 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 39,005 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure rear light and number plate unit insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 36,729 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 36,701 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 34,532 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 34,528 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 29,742 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 29,690 miles

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 20,927 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2022 20,927 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 13,440 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 11,834 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 9,008 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 9,008 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 8,840 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 8,098 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 5,488 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2014 3,262 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 3,069 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 2,479 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 2,069 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ6?

Based on 80,092 MOT tests across 6,801 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
1,069
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
6,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 975
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 371
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 358
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 326
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 308
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VK09 HNU is a 2009 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha FZ6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 13,968 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 FZ6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 975 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK09 HNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ6 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 17 years old, this Yamaha FZ6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VK09 HNU is a 2009 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 6 May 2009.

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