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VN09 VTU

2009 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

23,250 mi
Last recorded23,250 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Yzf14,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 VTU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 23,250 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2025 23,098 miles

Exhaust system insecure bolt missing from downpipe to engine (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

body work not fully secure

exhaustclamp rubbing on rear suspension link

Pass 13 Jun 2024 18,138 miles

Exhaust noisy boarder line pass (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 24,735 miles

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Front Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy boarder line pass (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 14,938 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 17,672 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 17,543 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light Front brake switch causes light to flicker when depressed (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 15,301 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 15,301 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 12,946 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside FOOT LEVER DAMAGED

Nearside GEAR CHANGE LEVER DAMAGED

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 11,297 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 11,297 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2017 7,007 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 VTU is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VTU, 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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What year was VN09 VTU registered?

VN09 VTU is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 27 August 2009.

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