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BF09 ZFJ

2009 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

12,061 mi
Last recorded12,061 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Yzf R111,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 ZFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 12,061 miles
Fail 23 May 2026 12,046 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy Baffles removed (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play causing lateral movement in rear shock linkages (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 11,777 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 10,644 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 10,070 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 9,713 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 9,412 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 9,146 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 9,146 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2013 7,930 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2013 7,905 miles

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2012 5,568 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 5,568 miles

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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BF09 ZFJ is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 BF09 ZFJ, 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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BF09 ZFJ is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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