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WF59 RSZ

2009 Yamaha FZ1

Grey Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

36,728 mi
Last recorded36,728 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ115,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF59 RSZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 36,728 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 36,728 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 35,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 34,896 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 33,938 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 33,393 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 32,354 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2017 32,354 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 29,638 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 28,270 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 28,270 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 24,279 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 18,791 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 8,106 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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WF59 RSZ is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1 in Grey with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WF59 RSZ, 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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What year was WF59 RSZ registered?

WF59 RSZ is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 24 October 2009.

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