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LM09 SBV

2009 Yamaha FZ1S

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

15,049 mi
Last recorded15,049 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ1S14,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 SBV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1S
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 15,049 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 14,914 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 14,435 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 13,926 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 12,859 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 12,535 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 12,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 11,446 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 11,443 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 10,431 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 9,050 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 8,027 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 5,908 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 5,908 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 May 2013 4,222 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 4,075 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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LM09 SBV is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1S in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LM09 SBV, 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 LM09 SBV registered?

LM09 SBV is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1S, first registered on 9 June 2009.

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