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AE59 BHL

2009 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

20,442 mi
Last recorded20,442 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Yzf R111,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE59 BHL
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 20,442 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 20,107 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 19,713 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 18,944 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel tank slightly loose top fixing missing (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 18,944 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel tank slightly loose top fixing missing (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 18,291 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 16,060 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 13,069 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 12,313 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 24 Feb 2016 7,724 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 7,438 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 6,225 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 5,866 miles

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

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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AE59 BHL is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE59 BHL, 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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AE59 BHL is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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