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GJ09 VME

2009 Yamaha FZ1S

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,641 mi
Last recorded9,641 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ1S14,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 VME
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1S
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 9,641 miles

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 9,641 miles

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 8,951 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 8,951 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Centre Rear Upper Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 8,636 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 5,818 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 3,568 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 1,973 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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GJ09 VME is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1S in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ09 VME, 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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GJ09 VME is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1S, first registered on 2 April 2009.

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