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GJ11 BNY

2011 Yamaha FZ1S

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,900 mi
Last recorded26,900 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Yamaha FZ1S17,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 BNY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1S
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 26,900 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 24,634 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 22,104 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 22,104 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 20,706 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 19,298 miles

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 18,153 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 18,153 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 16,985 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 16,983 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 14,109 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 10,405 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 4,833 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 4,670 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 4,562 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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GJ11 BNY is a 2011 Yamaha FZ1S in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Yamaha FZ1S models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 17,878 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 GJ11 BNY, 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 15 years old, this Yamaha FZ1S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GJ11 BNY is a 2011 Yamaha FZ1S, first registered on 19 March 2011.

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