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R111 MFW

2009 Yamaha FZ1S

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

22,283 mi
Last recorded22,283 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ1S14,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 MFW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1S
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 22,283 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 20,685 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 19,366 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 18,665 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 18,262 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 16,346 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 16,126 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 16,044 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 15,960 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 15,888 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 15,620 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 12,828 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 12,174 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 11,197 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 11,197 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 11,161 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 9,209 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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R111 MFW is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1S in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R111 MFW, 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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R111 MFW is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1S, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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