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FY09 FZU

2009 Yamaha FZ1S

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

51,366 mi
Last recorded51,366 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ1S14,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 FZU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1S
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 51,366 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 26 Mar 2024 49,761 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 48,531 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 47,700 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 43,915 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 42,604 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 41,293 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Right hand sidelight not working

Fail 16 Jul 2018 41,293 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Right hand sidelight not working

Pass 24 Jun 2017 40,237 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 38,865 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 37,814 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 33,764 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 28,669 miles

Front fork legs slightly pitted

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

Right hand sidelight not working

Pass 17 Apr 2012 22,422 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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FY09 FZU is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1S in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FY09 FZU, 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 FY09 FZU registered?

FY09 FZU is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1S, first registered on 20 April 2009.

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