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AV09 XUM

2009 Yamaha FZ1S

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,380 mi
Last recorded78,380 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ1S14,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 XUM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1S
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 78,380 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 50,922 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2025 50,922 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 33,868 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 33,130 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 32,222 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.29mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2021 30,775 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 30,765 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 30,765 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour Showing blue to front. (1.2.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 29,772 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

nearside grip insecure but not able to come off handle bars

rear suspension has play in lower bushes with wheel off the floor

Fail 15 May 2015 29,747 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

nearside grip insecure but not able to come off handle bars

rear suspension has play in lower bushes with wheel off the floor

Pass 2 May 2014 26,177 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 24,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 May 2012 22,021 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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AV09 XUM is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1S in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AV09 XUM, 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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What year was AV09 XUM registered?

AV09 XUM is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1S, first registered on 3 July 2009.

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