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VU09 HCJ

2009 Yamaha FZ1S

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

24,947 mi
Last recorded24,947 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ1S14,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 HCJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1S
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 24,947 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 24,949 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Rear Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 23,437 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 21,991 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 20,399 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect Full suspension travel doesn't seem to be available. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 20,364 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 19,983 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 15,681 miles

Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 9,192 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 1,046 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 885 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 885 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2015 24 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 4,303 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 3,953 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 3,599 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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VU09 HCJ is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1S in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VU09 HCJ, 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 VU09 HCJ registered?

VU09 HCJ is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1S, first registered on 15 July 2009.

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