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WV59 KUB

2009 Yamaha FZ1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

14,069 mi
Last recorded14,069 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ115,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 KUB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 14,069 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 13,585 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 13,067 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 12,265 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 11,224 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 10,188 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 9,825 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 9,376 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 8,901 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2017 8,901 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 8,642 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 7,981 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 7,031 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 5,920 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 4,782 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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WV59 KUB is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1 in Grey 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 WV59 KUB, 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 WV59 KUB registered?

WV59 KUB is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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