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AO09 YCC

2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 09

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

22,906 mi
Last recorded22,906 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 0910,607 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 YCC
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 09
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 22,906 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 22,906 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 22,862 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 22,789 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 22,594 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 22,452 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit NB! Front brake pad backplates are excessively rusty and in danger of failing. Replace ASAP! (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 22,452 miles

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit NB! Front brake pad backplates are excessively rusty and in danger of failing. Replace ASAP! (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 22,098 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 21,778 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 20,956 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 20,209 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 20,209 miles

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 19,298 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 16,370 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 16,370 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 13,449 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2014 13,449 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 10,475 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 9,901 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1 09?

Based on 2,214 MOT tests across 316 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
909
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
reflector on motorcycle missing 16
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 10
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 7
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 5
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AO09 YCC is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 09 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 09 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 10,607 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 09 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO09 YCC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 09 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 09 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO09 YCC is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 09, first registered on 8 June 2009.

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