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BJ09 CTZ

2009 Yamaha Yzf R1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

26,862 mi
Last recorded26,862 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Yzf R111,830 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 CTZ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 26,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 26,862 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

BOTH CHAIN ADJUSTERS AND LOCKING DEVICE LOOSE

Pass 1 May 2024 26,713 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 25,929 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 22,620 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 19,868 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 18,063 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 16,219 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 14,578 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 12,618 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 10,244 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 7,958 miles

Rear brake hose pulled slightly tight

Rear seat not fitted at time of test

Fail 24 May 2012 7,958 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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BJ09 CTZ is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BJ09 CTZ, 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 BJ09 CTZ registered?

BJ09 CTZ is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 13 June 2009.

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