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RV09 WBN

2009 Yamaha FZ1S

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

29,038 mi
Last recorded29,038 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ1S14,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 WBN
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1S
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 29,038 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 27,889 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 27,547 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 27,309 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 26,222 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 24,962 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 24,610 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 22,917 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 22,008 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 22,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 9 Feb 2016 20,883 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 18,617 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 15,762 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 13,420 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 9,229 miles

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

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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RV09 WBN is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1S in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 RV09 WBN, 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 RV09 WBN registered?

RV09 WBN is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1S, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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