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FX59 XUP

2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 09

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

24,873 mi
Last recorded24,873 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 0910,607 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX59 XUP
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 09
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 24,873 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 24,390 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 10 May 2024 24,388 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 22,250 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 20,688 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 19,841 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

mist of oil on nearside fork

Pass 25 Jun 2019 19,547 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside fork has misting of oil

Fail 12 Jun 2019 19,543 miles

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

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside fork has misting of oil

Rear All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 17,394 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 17,219 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 15,337 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 12,416 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 9,124 miles

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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FX59 XUP is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 09 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FX59 XUP, 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 FX59 XUP registered?

FX59 XUP is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 09, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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