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RE09 XPL

2009 Yamaha FZ1S

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,420 mi
Last recorded58,420 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ1S14,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE09 XPL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1S
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 58,420 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 57,539 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 54,330 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 53,404 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 50,793 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 50,793 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 47,203 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Reduced damping effect on rear shock (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 45,804 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 40,805 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 37,158 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 34,586 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2015 28,378 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Jun 2015 28,378 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 23,377 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 18,334 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 10,323 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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RE09 XPL 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 RE09 XPL, 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 RE09 XPL registered?

RE09 XPL is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1S, first registered on 15 July 2009.

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