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BB59 YAM

2009 Yamaha Yzf R1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

27,843 mi
Last recorded27,843 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Yzf R111,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB59 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 27,843 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 25,382 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 19,813 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 16,600 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 14,446 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail one link has some crash damage likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 10,687 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 9,031 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 6,250 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 5,263 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 4,989 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 4,908 miles

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

Rear 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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BB59 YAM is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BB59 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BB59 YAM registered?

BB59 YAM is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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