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AY09 XFG

2009 Yamaha FZS1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,534 mi
Last recorded22,534 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZS100017,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 XFG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 22,534 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 22,534 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 22,125 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 22,029 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 21,601 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 21,538 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 21,383 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 20,026 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 20,005 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 19,677 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 19,240 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 16,852 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 19 Jun 2014 15,681 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 15,559 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 11,037 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 10,875 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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AY09 XFG is a 2009 Yamaha FZS1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AY09 XFG, 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.

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What year was AY09 XFG registered?

AY09 XFG is a 2009 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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