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EJ09 VBX

2009 Yamaha FZ1S

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

26,575 mi
Last recorded26,575 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ1S14,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 VBX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1S
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 26,575 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 33,237 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 32,841 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 May 2019 31,583 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 May 2018 28,688 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 27,053 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 25,208 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2016 25,208 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

nail in rear tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2015 21,504 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 19,617 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 19,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 May 2013 14,604 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 12,719 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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EJ09 VBX is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1S in Grey 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 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 EJ09 VBX, 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 EJ09 VBX registered?

EJ09 VBX is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1S, first registered on 9 July 2009.

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