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DY09 TYF

2009 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

14,941 mi
Last recorded14,941 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZS100017,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 TYF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 14,941 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lateral movement of rear shock brackets (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 14,717 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 14,597 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 14,440 miles

Front tyre found to be under inflated

Rear tyre found to be under inflated

Pass 27 Jul 2017 13,830 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 12,833 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))

Pass 14 May 2016 12,668 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))

Pass 26 May 2015 11,352 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 9,747 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 8,467 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 May 2013 8,467 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 6,489 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 May 2012 6,489 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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DY09 TYF is a 2009 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DY09 TYF, 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 DY09 TYF registered?

DY09 TYF is a 2009 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 2 May 2009.

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The MOT history for DY09 TYF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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