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KN09 VLZ

2009 Yamaha FZ1S

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,550 mi
Last recorded37,550 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ1S14,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 VLZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1S
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2026 37,550 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 36,413 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 35,450 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 34,380 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 31,686 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Slight cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slight cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 29,043 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 25,179 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 21,366 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 19,892 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 19,250 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 18,681 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 13,539 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 10,991 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 8,899 miles

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

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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KN09 VLZ is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1S in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KN09 VLZ, 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 KN09 VLZ registered?

KN09 VLZ is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1S, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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