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GN09 LRY

2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 08

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

29,104 mi
Last recorded29,104 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 0810,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN09 LRY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 08
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 29,104 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 May 2025 28,856 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 28,687 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 28,687 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 28,681 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 28,675 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 28,600 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 27,448 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 26,222 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 24,557 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 23,512 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 22,980 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 18,335 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2013 12,943 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

mis-matched tyres

Pass 23 Mar 2013 12,943 miles

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

mis-matched tyres

Pass 14 Apr 2012 9,138 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 9,138 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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GN09 LRY is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 08 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GN09 LRY, 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 GN09 LRY registered?

GN09 LRY is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 08, first registered on 1 May 2009.

Is GN09 LRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN09 LRY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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