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WM09 DLZ

2009 Yamaha FZ1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

32,222 mi
Last recorded32,222 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ115,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM09 DLZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 32,222 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 31,788 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 29,429 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 25,106 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 25,106 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 20,576 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 20,195 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 20,031 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 19,725 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 17,602 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 17,598 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Footrest missing both pillion footrests (6.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicators (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp indicators (1.3.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 14,869 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 14,572 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 13,761 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 11,416 miles

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

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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WM09 DLZ is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WM09 DLZ, 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 WM09 DLZ registered?

WM09 DLZ is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 15 August 2009.

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