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BJ09 KVG

2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 09

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

24,444 mi
Last recorded24,444 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 0910,607 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 KVG
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 09
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 24,444 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 24,155 miles

Central Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN 'DEAD ON' LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 23,623 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 23,587 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2023 23,587 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working front brake switch faulty (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 23,243 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 23,088 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 23,052 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 22,977 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 22,822 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 22,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 22,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 22,289 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 18,433 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 17,880 miles

Centre Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2013 12,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 12,845 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 11,780 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 11,680 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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 09?

Based on 2,214 MOT tests across 316 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
909
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
reflector on motorcycle missing 16
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 10
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 7
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 5
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BJ09 KVG is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 09 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 09 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 10,607 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 09 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ09 KVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 09 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 09 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ09 KVG is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 09, first registered on 2 May 2009.

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