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RF09 EDX

2009 Yamaha FZ1S

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,789 mi
Last recorded63,789 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ1S14,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF09 EDX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1S
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 63,789 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 62,350 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 52,637 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened shock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 51,812 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 50,935 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. rear shock (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 50,935 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. rear shock (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 49,168 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 44,900 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 39,861 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 39,861 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 29,331 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 22,529 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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RF09 EDX is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1S in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RF09 EDX, 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 RF09 EDX registered?

RF09 EDX is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1S, first registered on 15 August 2009.

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