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PK09 MKP

2009 Yamaha FZ1S

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,034 mi
Last recorded33,034 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ1S14,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK09 MKP
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1S
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 33,034 miles

Exhaust noisy aftermarket silencer (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 32,893 miles

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

Exhaust noisy aftermarket silencer (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 32,127 miles

Exhaust noisy Non std exhaust system fitted at time of test (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 31,722 miles

Exhaust noisy aftermarket silencer fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 30,681 miles

Exhaust noisy Non std silencer fitted at time of test. (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 27,492 miles

Exhaust noisy aftermarket silencer fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 27,492 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy aftermarket silencer fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 25,368 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 21,601 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 15,187 miles

Aftermarket levers fitted

Exhaust noisy Aftermarket exhaust fitted (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 11,115 miles

Exhaust noisy Aftermarket exhaust fitted (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2015 11,023 miles
Pass 26 May 2014 4,476 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 4,256 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 3,858 miles

Aftermarket Exhaust Fitted

Fail 28 May 2012 3,797 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Aftermarket Exhaust Fitted

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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PK09 MKP is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1S in Grey with a 998cc 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 PK09 MKP, 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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PK09 MKP is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1S, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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