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VN09 VTL

2009 Yamaha Yzf

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

38,446 mi
Last recorded38,446 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Yzf14,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 VTL
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 38,446 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 38,374 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn requires further dismantling to determine which bush and how many bushes are in need of replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged not containing pressure within wheel and tyre assembly (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

wheel alignment not checked due to rear suspension issues

Pass 1 Nov 2024 33,450 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2023 30,739 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 30,702 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

clutch lever stiff in operation

Pass 9 Nov 2022 27,989 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 25,230 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2021 25,188 miles

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 22,177 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 18,441 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 16,642 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 16,642 miles

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2018 12,729 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2018 12,719 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 9,035 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 5,223 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf?

Based on 78,811 MOT tests across 11,091 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
1,457
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
11,091
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,185
reflector on motorcycle missing 978
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 951
Drive chain excessively loose 768
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VN09 VTL is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha Yzf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 14,918 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 Yzf fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 1,185 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN09 VTL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 17 years old, this Yamaha Yzf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VN09 VTL is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 11 August 2009.

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