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FY09 FZS

2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 09

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,736 mi
Last recorded7,736 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 0910,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 FZS
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 09
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 7,736 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 7,736 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 7,727 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 7,727 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 7,604 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 7,603 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 7,448 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 7,448 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 7,309 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit IS ON 1MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 7,162 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 6,940 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 6,642 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 5,080 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 3,404 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 3,191 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1 09?

Based on 2,214 MOT tests across 316 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
909
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
reflector on motorcycle missing 16
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 10
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 7
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 5
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FY09 FZS is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 09 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 09 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 10,607 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 Yzf R1 09 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY09 FZS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 09 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 09 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FY09 FZS registered?

FY09 FZS is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 09, first registered on 9 April 2009.

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