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WM59 BFJ

2010 Yamaha FZ1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

23,034 mi
Last recorded23,034 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Yamaha FZ113,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM59 BFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 23,034 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 22,521 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 22,521 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls front stop light intermittent (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 22,298 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 22,008 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 21,319 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 20,835 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 20,759 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 20,181 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 19,489 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 17,397 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 15,615 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 15,505 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 13,398 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 11,431 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 9,947 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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WM59 BFJ is a 2010 Yamaha FZ1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2010 Yamaha FZ1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 13,170 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WM59 BFJ, 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 16 years old, this Yamaha FZ1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WM59 BFJ registered?

WM59 BFJ is a 2010 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 22 January 2010.

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The MOT history for WM59 BFJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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