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SC09 AEL

2009 Yamaha FZ1S

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,170 mi
Last recorded23,170 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ1S14,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC09 AEL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1S
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 23,170 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 23,083 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 21,623 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 20,771 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 20,771 miles

Headlamp aim too low dip (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 16,909 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 13,424 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 11,649 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 10,345 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 8,313 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 7,120 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 7,120 miles

Offside Rear Upper All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Pass 13 May 2014 4,887 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 3,337 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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SC09 AEL is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1S in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SC09 AEL, 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 SC09 AEL registered?

SC09 AEL is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1S, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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