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YY59 YAM

2009 Yamaha FZ1S

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

15,244 mi
Last recorded15,244 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ1S14,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1S
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 15,244 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 14,565 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 12,822 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 12,465 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 11,941 miles

oil level slightly low

Pass 22 Aug 2016 11,625 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 11,230 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 11,035 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 10,204 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 9,308 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

brake fluids moisture content high

Fail 5 Sep 2012 9,308 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

brake fluids moisture content high

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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YY59 YAM is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1S in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YY59 YAM, 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 YY59 YAM registered?

YY59 YAM is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1S, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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