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BB09 YAM

2009 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

41,699 mi
Last recorded41,699 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Yzf R111,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB09 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 41,699 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 34,803 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 29,118 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 26,191 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 22,627 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 May 2021 20,572 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 20,509 miles
Pass 7 May 2018 20,311 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 19,205 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 15,928 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 15,171 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 6 May 2015 15,166 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 8 May 2014 13,935 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 May 2014 13,935 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 12,199 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Feb 2013 11,816 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 Jun 2012 10,714 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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BB09 YAM is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BB09 YAM, 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 BB09 YAM registered?

BB09 YAM is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 15 June 2009.

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The MOT history for BB09 YAM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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