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PIL 7688

2009 Yamaha FZ1 N

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

20,580 mi
Last recorded20,580 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ1 N12,968 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIL 7688
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1 N
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 20,580 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 19,441 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 17,440 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 15,038 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 11,891 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 11,891 miles

Footrest insecure retighten (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 9,676 miles

Exhaust noisy none standard (8.1.1 (a))

Suspension attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose lower linkage (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 6,595 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 6,379 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 6,379 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 5,217 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 3,644 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 3,263 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 3,001 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 2,535 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 2,535 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 2,447 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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PIL 7688 is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1 N in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PIL 7688, 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 PIL 7688 registered?

PIL 7688 is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1 N, first registered on 27 August 2009.

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