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WV09 EBG

2009 Yamaha FZ1S

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,847 mi
Last recorded38,847 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ1S14,930 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV09 EBG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1S
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 38,847 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 36,910 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 34,675 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 33,774 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 32,263 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 32,263 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn mono shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 30,406 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 25,129 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 25,129 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 22,357 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 18,915 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 18,915 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 15,604 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 9,442 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 9,065 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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WV09 EBG is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1S in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WV09 EBG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV09 EBG registered?

WV09 EBG is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1S, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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