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YB09 WZX

2009 Yamaha FZ1 N

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

18,044 mi
Last recorded18,044 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ1 N12,968 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 WZX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1 N
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 18,044 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 17,296 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 15,211 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 13,592 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 12,664 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 12,664 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 11,304 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 11,285 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 9,587 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 7,073 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 4,522 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 4,522 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 4,358 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 4,292 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 3,822 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 3,456 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ1 N?

Based on 9,260 MOT tests across 819 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
940
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
819
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 62
reflector on motorcycle missing 61
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 22
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
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YB09 WZX is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1 N in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha FZ1 N models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 12,968 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 N fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YB09 WZX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ1 N typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Yamaha FZ1 N is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YB09 WZX registered?

YB09 WZX is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1 N, first registered on 12 August 2009.

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