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AO09 WBF

2009 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

34,524 mi
Last recorded34,524 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Yzf R111,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 WBF
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 34,524 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2023 33,351 miles

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

Rear Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess (5.3.3 (d))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 30,911 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 30,911 miles

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

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 27,966 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 22,909 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 19,253 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 16,877 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 14,033 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 10,716 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 10,474 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 9,308 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 6,922 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2012 4,722 miles

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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AO09 WBF is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AO09 WBF, 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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AO09 WBF is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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