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YR09 FZR

2009 Yamaha FZS1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

54,734 mi
Last recorded54,734 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZS100017,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 FZR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 54,734 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 54,657 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 54,190 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 53,872 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 52,313 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 51,193 miles

Front tyre wearing unevenly

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear shock tired

Fail 24 Aug 2020 51,193 miles

Front tyre wearing unevenly

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear shock tired

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 49,698 miles

Front tyre wearing unevenly

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 47,684 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 43,315 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 43,315 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Jul 2016 38,322 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 38,322 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 28,085 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 22,572 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 22,572 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 18,445 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 9,323 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 6,383 miles

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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YR09 FZR is a 2009 Yamaha FZS1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha FZS1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.6% with a typical mileage of 17,110 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 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 YR09 FZR, 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 17 years old, this Yamaha FZS1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YR09 FZR registered?

YR09 FZR is a 2009 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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The MOT history for YR09 FZR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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