Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2009 Yamaha Fz1s?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2009 Yamaha Fz1s?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2009 Yamaha Fz1s?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2009 Yamaha Fz1s reliable?

Based on MOT data from 247 vehicles, the 2009 Yamaha Fz1s has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2009 Yamaha Fz1s?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2009 Yamaha Fz1s are: Exhaust noisy (67% of vehicles), Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (60% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (56.2% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2009 Yamaha Fz1s?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Yamaha Fz1s (2009)

247 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.1% first-time pass rate

2009 Yamaha Fz1s

CarHunch analysed 247 real MOT records for the 2009 Yamaha Fz1s. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2009 YAMAHA FZ1S is solidly reliable, passing its MOT first time in 86.1% of cases—comfortably above the UK average of 80%—with only 9.7% of vehicles ever recording a dangerous defect, which is well within acceptable limits for a bike of this age. The modest average of 0.86 failures per vehicle suggests owners won't face major structural issues, though the 4.1 advisories per test indicate routine wear items like brake pads, cables and tyres need regular attention.

At nearly 15,800 miles median mileage for a 15-year-old bike, these FZ1S examples are running fairly conservatively, suggesting they've been reasonably well cared for. If you're considering one, factor in an annual inspection budget for consumables and check the service history carefully, as bikes with higher mileage in this cohort will need fresher gaskets and seals.

We have limited data for the 2009 Yamaha Fz1s — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

92.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

9.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.86

Over 10.3 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

16k

Middle half: 10k–22k

For context

These stats describe 247 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 247 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Exhaust & emissions 67%

Exhaust noisy

Tyre wear 60%

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 17.6%

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Lighting 15.8%

Drive chain slightly loose · Rear reflector on motorcycle missing · Rear reflector missing

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Suspension & steering 15.4%

Rear suspension bush has slight free play · Rear suspension bearing has slight free play

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2009.

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Before you buy a 2009 Yamaha Fz1s

Based on MOT data from 247 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 9.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (94%)	233	91.6%	0.91

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,400 Yamaha Fz1s vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 31.5%

441

Blue 31.3%

438

Grey 18.5%

259

Silver 8.7%

122

Green 3.7%

Black 3.1%

White 2.7%

Yellow 0.5%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2009 Yamaha Fz1s vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

15,769

typical

10,106

low mileage

22,482

high mileage

Half of all 2009 Yamaha Fz1s vehicles fall between 10,106 and 22,482 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 10,106 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 10,106–22,482 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2009 Yamaha Fz1ss sit.

⚠ Over 30,350 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2009 Yamaha Fz1s — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 64% of 2009 Yamaha Fz1ss are still active.

122 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 64% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

10.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.86

Avg failures per vehicle

4.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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