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Y909 AEX

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

30,541 mi
Last recorded30,541 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY909 AEX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 30,541 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 30,342 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 29,703 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 29,257 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 28,962 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 28,290 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 27,268 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 26,649 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 25,705 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 25,322 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 25,255 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 24,712 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 24,353 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 24,013 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 22,476 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 May 2010 22,476 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 21,922 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 20,635 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 14,875 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZS1000?

Based on 71,815 MOT tests across 4,923 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
1,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
4,923
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 712
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 413
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 163
reflector on motorcycle missing 153
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Y909 AEX is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 25,027 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha FZS1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 712 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y909 AEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZS1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha FZS1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y909 AEX registered?

Y909 AEX is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 20 April 2001.

Is Y909 AEX safe to buy?

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