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OV09 BFM

2009 Yamaha FZ1

Grey Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

45,082 mi
Last recorded45,082 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ115,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV09 BFM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 45,082 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 42,163 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 37,534 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 30,974 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 28,652 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 28,652 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 27,687 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 25,909 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 23,258 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 23,205 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 23,202 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 22,762 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 21,316 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 17,008 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 9,787 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 2,936 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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OV09 BFM is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1 in Grey with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 OV09 BFM, 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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OV09 BFM is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 11 May 2009.

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