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RT09 YAM

2009 Yamaha FZ1S

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

23,984 mi
Last recorded23,984 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ1S14,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRT09 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1S
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 23,984 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 8,343 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 8,224 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 8,205 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 8,011 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 7,883 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 7,878 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 7,695 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 7,695 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 7,686 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 7,674 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 7,305 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 7,017 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 6,891 miles

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

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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RT09 YAM is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1S in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RT09 YAM, 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 RT09 YAM registered?

RT09 YAM is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1S, first registered on 18 August 2009.

Is RT09 YAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RT09 YAM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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