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FJ59 MVY

2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 09

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,861 mi
Last recorded20,861 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 0910,607 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 MVY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 09
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 20,861 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 20,820 miles

Front All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 18,804 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 18,380 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 28,709 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 16,768 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 16,766 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 15,632 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 12,888 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 12,888 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 10,124 miles

Front indicators not very clear from front viewpoint

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 10,124 miles

Front indicators not very clear from front viewpoint

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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FJ59 MVY is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 09 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FJ59 MVY, 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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What year was FJ59 MVY registered?

FJ59 MVY is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 09, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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