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WF09 UTV

2009 Yamaha FZ1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

47,146 mi
Last recorded47,146 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ115,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF09 UTV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 47,146 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 47,048 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in rear suspension link bush/bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 47,012 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 46,333 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 45,643 miles

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

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

Exhaust Down Pipes Nuts / retaining Collars Excessively Corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2020 44,613 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 43,797 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 43,797 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 43,127 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 May 2017 39,942 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 26 Apr 2017 39,942 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 Apr 2016 31,494 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 31,494 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 22,533 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 13,908 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 5,426 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ1?

Based on 6,532 MOT tests across 589 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
974
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
589
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 57
reflector on motorcycle missing 29
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 10
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WF09 UTV is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha FZ1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 15,143 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 FZ1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WF09 UTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ1 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Yamaha FZ1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WF09 UTV is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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