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VK09 OTH

2009 Yamaha FZ6

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

13,120 mi
Last recorded13,120 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ613,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 OTH
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 13,120 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 13,110 miles

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 13,029 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 13,025 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 12,885 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2022 12,885 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 12,319 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 10,968 miles

drive chain dry

Pass 31 Mar 2018 9,814 miles

drive chain dry !!!!!

Fail 31 Mar 2018 9,814 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

drive chain dry !!!!!

Pass 28 Mar 2017 8,861 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 7,391 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 6,392 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 4,994 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 3,939 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 3,191 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 OTH is a 2009 Yamaha FZ6 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OTH, 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 OTH registered?

VK09 OTH is a 2009 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 3 June 2009.

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