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AA55 WAZ

2009 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,722 mi
Last recorded29,722 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Yzf R111,830 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA55 WAZ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 29,722 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 28,322 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 28,239 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 17,460 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 15,080 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 14,583 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 14,107 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 14,017 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 13,658 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 13,658 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 13,013 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 12,610 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 11,366 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 9,364 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 9,364 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1?

Based on 175,313 MOT tests across 16,804 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
802
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
16,804
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,994
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,865
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 687
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 543
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 450
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AA55 WAZ is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 11,830 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 Yzf R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,994 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AA55 WAZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 17 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AA55 WAZ registered?

AA55 WAZ is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 6 May 2009.

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