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WU59 XZO

2009 Yamaha FZ1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

43,418 mi
Last recorded43,418 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ115,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 XZO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 43,418 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 May 2026 43,418 miles

All direction indicators not working Hazard lights also not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen No image visable on screen very low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 43,268 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 42,658 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 41,230 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 41,230 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 29,664 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 21,630 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 16,888 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 15,186 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 12,034 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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WU59 XZO is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WU59 XZO, 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 WU59 XZO registered?

WU59 XZO is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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