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AW09 SBO

2009 Yamaha FZS1000

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,155 mi
Last recorded78,155 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZS100017,110 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW09 SBO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 78,155 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 78,132 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2025 77,565 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 76,985 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 74,955 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 74,945 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 71,140 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 68,247 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 61,870 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 55,974 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 49,089 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 49,089 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 46,900 miles

abs system is disabled. but brakes operate sufficiently

Fail 14 Jan 2015 46,900 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

abs system is disabled. but brakes operate sufficiently

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZS1000?

Based on 71,815 MOT tests across 4,923 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
1,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
4,923
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 712
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 413
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 163
reflector on motorcycle missing 153
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AW09 SBO is a 2009 Yamaha FZS1000 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 FZS1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.6% with a typical mileage of 17,110 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 FZS1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 712 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AW09 SBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZS1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 17 years old, this Yamaha FZS1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AW09 SBO registered?

AW09 SBO is a 2009 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 2 April 2009.

Is AW09 SBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW09 SBO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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