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VK09 ORJ

2009 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

25,583 mi
Last recorded25,583 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ613,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 ORJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 25,583 miles
Fail 14 May 2026 25,563 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2025 24,135 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 22,023 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2024 22,023 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2023 20,815 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 20,815 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2022 18,357 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 15,417 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 15,414 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 14,505 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 13,451 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 13,080 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 12,195 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 12,195 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 13 May 2015 11,014 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 9,845 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 8,267 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 7,111 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 ORJ is a 2009 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ORJ, 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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What year was VK09 ORJ registered?

VK09 ORJ is a 2009 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 9 May 2009.

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