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AU09 UGL

2009 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

24,283 mi
Last recorded24,283 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Yzf R111,830 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 UGL
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 24,283 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 23,336 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 23,242 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Chain guard missing ()

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 22,553 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2022 22,076 miles

Nearside Front Chain guard missing ()

Fail 9 May 2022 22,076 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Nearside Front Chain guard missing ()

Pass 10 Sep 2020 21,691 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 18,399 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 18,399 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 14,777 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 12,741 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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AU09 UGL is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AU09 UGL, 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 AU09 UGL registered?

AU09 UGL is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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