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AK09 HWA

2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 08

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

8,977 mi
Last recorded8,977 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 0810,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 HWA
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 08
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 8,977 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 8,973 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 8,970 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 8,948 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 8,947 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 7,758 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 7,758 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 6,742 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 5,919 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 5,057 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 3,328 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 2,158 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 2,158 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1 08?

Based on 3,131 MOT tests across 367 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
812
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
367
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 32
reflector on motorcycle missing 22
Registration plate incorrect 12
Headlamp aim too high 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
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AK09 HWA is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 08 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 08 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 10,196 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 08 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK09 HWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 08 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 08 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK09 HWA is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 08, first registered on 4 April 2009.

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