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BN09 EMF

2009 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,961 mi
Last recorded34,961 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Yzf R111,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 EMF
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 34,961 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 34,961 miles

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

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 31,794 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 30,356 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 28,806 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 27,323 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 27,031 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 26,435 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 24,356 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 22,990 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 20,973 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 20,913 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 20,459 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 19,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 19,924 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 19,903 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 16,730 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 14,963 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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BN09 EMF is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BN09 EMF, 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 BN09 EMF registered?

BN09 EMF is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 28 March 2009.

Is BN09 EMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN09 EMF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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