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EF09 ZSY

2009 Yamaha FZ1S

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,775 mi
Last recorded40,775 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ1S14,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 ZSY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1S
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 40,775 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 39,808 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 37,420 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 37,406 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 May 2019 33,694 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 33,694 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 29,806 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 27,508 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 23,386 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 18,400 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 13,993 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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EF09 ZSY is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1S in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EF09 ZSY, 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 EF09 ZSY registered?

EF09 ZSY is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1S, first registered on 7 August 2009.

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