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BL04 TOM

2009 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,652 mi
Last recorded12,652 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Yzf R111,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 TOM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 31 Dec 2025 12,652 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 12,327 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 12,020 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 11,830 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 11,501 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 10,514 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 10,050 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 8,598 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 6,155 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 4,200 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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BL04 TOM is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL04 TOM, 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 BL04 TOM registered?

BL04 TOM is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 5 October 2009.

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