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WR09 YZB

2009 Yamaha FZ1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

21,476 mi
Last recorded21,476 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ115,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR09 YZB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 21,476 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 21,210 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 21,077 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 20,635 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 20,044 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 19,030 miles

Front Upper Front brake hose for nearside caliper is routed wrong.

Pass 21 Mar 2019 17,495 miles

aftermarket exhaust fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2018 18,625 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 15,596 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 13,963 miles

front brake pads approx 3mm

Pass 9 Apr 2015 9,073 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 9,072 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 8,566 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 8,161 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 8,161 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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WR09 YZB is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 WR09 YZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WR09 YZB registered?

WR09 YZB is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 23 June 2009.

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The MOT history for WR09 YZB shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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