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RF58 KTC

2009 Yamaha FZS1000

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

55,236 mi
Last recorded55,236 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZS100017,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF58 KTC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 55,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 52,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 49,558 miles

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

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 9 May 2023 43,699 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2023 43,699 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 40,528 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 39,693 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2020 39,693 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 34,085 miles

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

damage to o/s head light

Pass 13 Mar 2019 33,730 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 32,044 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 32,033 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)

Registration plate incorrect too small (6.3.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 29,410 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 29,410 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 28,570 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 25,891 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 24,533 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZS1000?

Based on 71,815 MOT tests across 4,923 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
1,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
4,923
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 712
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 413
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 163
reflector on motorcycle missing 153
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RF58 KTC is a 2009 Yamaha FZS1000 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha FZS1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.6% with a typical mileage of 17,110 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 FZS1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 712 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RF58 KTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZS1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 17 years old, this Yamaha FZS1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RF58 KTC is a 2009 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 14 January 2009.

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