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YR59 BCX

2009 Yamaha FZS1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,885 mi
Last recorded35,885 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZS100017,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 BCX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 35,885 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 33,982 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 31,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 31,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 31,647 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 31,635 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 31,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 30,899 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 30,568 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 29,716 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 27,414 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 27,414 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2015 24,577 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 17,812 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 15,634 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 12,905 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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YR59 BCX is a 2009 Yamaha FZS1000 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 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 YR59 BCX, 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 YR59 BCX registered?

YR59 BCX is a 2009 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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