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BFZ 5165

2009 Yamaha Yzf R1

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,021 mi
Last recorded11,021 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Yzf R111,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFZ 5165
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 11,021 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 May 2026 11,021 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 10,845 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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BFZ 5165 is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 BFZ 5165, 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 BFZ 5165 registered?

BFZ 5165 is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 May 2009.

Is BFZ 5165 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFZ 5165 shows 3 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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