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WU09 XBV

2009 Yamaha FZ1

Yellow Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,190 mi
Last recorded47,190 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ115,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU09 XBV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 47,190 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 46,165 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 45,343 miles

front tyre slightly perish

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 41,998 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 33,924 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 33,924 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 26,102 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 20,828 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 12,864 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 12,748 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

small amount of play in rear wheel

Pass 24 Feb 2015 9,937 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 9,937 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 5,743 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 4,027 miles

Front 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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WU09 XBV is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1 in Yellow with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WU09 XBV, 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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WU09 XBV is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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