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AO59 HWD

2009 Yamaha Yzf R1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

18,491 mi
Last recorded18,491 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Yzf R111,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 HWD
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 18,491 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 18,208 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 17,987 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 17,683 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 17,240 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 17,170 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 15,157 miles

Exhaust Slightly Noisy

Pass 27 Feb 2018 12,696 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2017 9,732 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2016 8,719 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 8,182 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 7,250 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 7,250 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 5,669 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 5,659 miles

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

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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AO59 HWD is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AO59 HWD, 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 AO59 HWD registered?

AO59 HWD is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 7 November 2009.

Is AO59 HWD safe to buy?

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