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AV53 XME

2009 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,824 mi
Last recorded16,824 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Yzf R111,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 XME
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 16,824 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 14,653 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 13,366 miles

slight play in rear mono shock bush.

Fail 15 Jul 2017 13,366 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

slight play in rear mono shock bush.

Pass 2 Aug 2016 11,444 miles

o/s fairing indicator not working.

Fail 29 Jul 2016 11,306 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

o/s fairing indicator not working.

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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AV53 XME is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV53 XME, 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 AV53 XME registered?

AV53 XME is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is AV53 XME safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 XME shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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