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AK59 YLS

2009 Yamaha FZ1S

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

41,461 mi
Last recorded41,461 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ1S14,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 YLS
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1S
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 41,461 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 39,067 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs slightly pitted/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 37,440 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 35,468 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 35,468 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 34,159 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 32,680 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 31,124 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 29,999 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 28,763 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 27,222 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 25,786 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 17,832 miles

Nearside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 17,832 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 11,443 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ1S?

Based on 15,127 MOT tests across 1,279 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
1,142
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
1,279
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 88
reflector on motorcycle missing 42
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 40
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
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AK59 YLS is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1S in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha FZ1S models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 14,930 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 FZ1S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK59 YLS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ1S typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Yamaha FZ1S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK59 YLS is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1S, first registered on 2 October 2009.

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