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AY09 AHO

2009 Yamaha Yzf R1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

26,219 mi
Last recorded26,219 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Yzf R111,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 AHO
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 26,219 miles

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 26,165 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 26,123 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 25,931 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 25,761 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 25,761 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 25,684 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 25,336 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 24,027 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 22,800 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 22,441 miles

Front brake pads worn

Pass 27 Feb 2014 16,848 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 14,520 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 12,056 miles

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

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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AY09 AHO is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 in White 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 AY09 AHO, 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 AY09 AHO registered?

AY09 AHO is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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