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AY09 AHC

2009 Yamaha FZ1S

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

12,345 mi
Last recorded12,345 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ1S14,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 AHC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1S
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 12,345 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 11,459 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower link arm to frame mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Valve starting to perish (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 11,246 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 10,496 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage tie bar at frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 9,533 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2020 5,509 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 5,419 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 5,419 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 5,419 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 5,326 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 5,264 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 5,203 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 4,466 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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AY09 AHC is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1S in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY09 AHC, 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 AY09 AHC registered?

AY09 AHC is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1S, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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