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YR59 MZF

2009 Yamaha FZ1S

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

22,608 mi
Last recorded22,608 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ1S14,930 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 MZF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1S
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 22,608 miles

Rear SLIGHT SWING ARM PLAY

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 21,320 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement SLIGHT VERTCAL MOVEMENT IN SUSPENSION (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 19,977 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 17,679 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2022 17,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low ADJUSTED DURING TEST (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low ADJUSTED DURING TEST (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 16,328 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 13,451 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 13,451 miles

Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear pivot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 10,654 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 10,083 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 7,787 miles

'Plug' in rear tyre

Fail 21 Oct 2016 7,784 miles

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

'Plug' in rear tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2015 6,542 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 6,205 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 5,660 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 4,671 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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YR59 MZF is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1S in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YR59 MZF, 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 YR59 MZF registered?

YR59 MZF is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1S, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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