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WP59 LML

2009 Yamaha FZ1

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,749 mi
Last recorded20,749 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ115,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP59 LML
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 20,749 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 20,749 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 20,418 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 20,034 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 19,223 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 17,694 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 17,678 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 14,101 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 11,797 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 11,797 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Pass 13 May 2017 10,104 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 8,346 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 7,894 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 6,878 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 2,362 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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WP59 LML is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1 in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WP59 LML, 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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WP59 LML is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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