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R29 CTY

2009 Yamaha FZ1S

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,455 mi
Last recorded7,455 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ1S14,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 CTY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1S
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 May 2026 7,455 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 6,366 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 6,359 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 6,333 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 6,317 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 30 Apr 2021 6,029 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 4,995 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 4,657 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 4,427 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 3,827 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 3,457 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 3,446 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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R29 CTY is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1S in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R29 CTY, 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 R29 CTY registered?

R29 CTY is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1S, first registered on 21 July 2009.

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