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BJ09 CUK

2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 08

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

15,071 mi
Last recorded15,071 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 0810,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 CUK
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 08
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 15,071 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 14,693 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2025 14,693 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 14,576 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 14,576 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 13,603 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 12,627 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 12,091 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 12,091 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 May 2013 10,372 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1 08?

Based on 3,131 MOT tests across 367 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
812
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
367
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 32
reflector on motorcycle missing 22
Registration plate incorrect 12
Headlamp aim too high 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
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BJ09 CUK is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 08 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 08 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 10,196 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 08 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ09 CUK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 08 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 08 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ09 CUK is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 08, first registered on 8 June 2009.

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