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AJ09 PTU

2009 Yamaha Yzf

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

21,849 mi
Last recorded21,849 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Yzf14,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 PTU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 21,849 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 20,980 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 20,980 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 33,000 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Wheel spindle locking device ineffective (5.2.1 (d))

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2020

Nearside Handlebar retaining device missing (2.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 17,676 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Engine Management Light Illuminated

Engine Noisy/Rattling

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

all fairing panels loose

clutch cable stiff

exhaust end can lightly contacting swingarm with no adverse effect

exhaust system end can mounting strap not ideal

fuel tank plastic cover loose

mudguard mounting bolt(s) missing but still secure

throttle operation slightly stiff

Fail 15 Nov 2019 17,676 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Engine Management Light Illuminated

Engine Noisy/Rattling

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

all fairing panels loose

clutch cable stiff

exhaust end can lightly contacting swingarm with no adverse effect

fuel tank plastic cover loose

mudguard mounting bolt(s) missing but still secure

throttle operation slightly stiff

Fail 27 Oct 2019 17,607 miles

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

all fairing panels loose

clutch adjuster at maximum

plastic tank cover loose

Pass 24 Sep 2016 13,009 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 13,099 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 Nov 2015 10,470 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 10,469 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

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

Wire harness in fairing unsupported and near steering.

Pass 21 Nov 2014 9,466 miles

front tyre close to wear limit

wiring under headlamp insecure

Fail 13 Nov 2014 9,465 miles

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt missing (2.1.1a)

front tyre close to wear limit

wiring under headlamp insecure

Pass 3 Jun 2013 16,812 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 16,048 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf?

Based on 78,811 MOT tests across 11,091 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
1,457
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
11,091
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,185
reflector on motorcycle missing 978
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 951
Drive chain excessively loose 768
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AJ09 PTU is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha Yzf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 14,918 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 Yzf fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 1,185 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ09 PTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 17 years old, this Yamaha Yzf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ09 PTU is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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