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YR59 VNV

2009 Yamaha FZ1 N

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

12,664 mi
Last recorded12,664 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ1 N12,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 VNV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1 N
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 12,664 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 11,210 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 11,201 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 11,196 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 11,187 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 11,187 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 11,187 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 10,913 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 10,114 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON WEAR MARKER GET READY TO CHANGE SOON REAR TYRE (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2015 9,705 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 9,705 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 8,345 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 8,243 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 5,489 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 4,284 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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YR59 VNV is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1 N in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YR59 VNV, 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 YR59 VNV registered?

YR59 VNV is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1 N, first registered on 2 October 2009.

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