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VK09 YJM

2009 Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

21,174 mi
Last recorded21,174 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs15,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 YJM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1 Fazer Abs
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 21,174 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 20,963 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 20,945 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 20,735 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 20,717 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 20,008 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 19,292 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 18,858 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 17,702 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 16,836 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 11,938 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 11,926 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 3,959 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 3,885 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs?

Based on 4,216 MOT tests across 390 vehicles.

91.1%
Pass Rate
1,259
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
390
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 5
wheel bearings have excessive free play 5
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VK09 YJM is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 15,152 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK09 YJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VK09 YJM registered?

VK09 YJM is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Abs, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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The MOT history for VK09 YJM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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