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DU09 LCX

2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 08

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,227 mi
Last recorded35,227 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 0810,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 LCX
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 08
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 35,227 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 34,173 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 31,996 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 29,412 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 29,412 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 28,504 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 24,693 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 22,375 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 18,959 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 16,388 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 12,142 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 12,142 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 8,065 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 6,408 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 6,051 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 5,269 miles

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

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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DU09 LCX is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 08 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DU09 LCX, 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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What year was DU09 LCX registered?

DU09 LCX is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 08, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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