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Y20 TON

2009 Yamaha FZ1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

5,154 mi
Last recorded5,154 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ115,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY20 TON
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 5,154 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 4,581 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 3,740 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 2,813 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 1,828 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 598 miles

Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively Slight play in rear suspension bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 598 miles

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

Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively Slight play in rear suspension bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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Y20 TON is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 Y20 TON, 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 Y20 TON registered?

Y20 TON is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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The MOT history for Y20 TON shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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