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GY09 VKE

2009 Yamaha R1

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

6,618 mi
Last recorded6,618 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Yamaha R112,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 VKE
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 6,618 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 6,546 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 6,336 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 6,511 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 5,855 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 5,397 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 5,115 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 4,416 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 4,416 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 3,381 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Yamaha R1?

Based on 7,796 MOT tests across 687 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
reflector on motorcycle missing 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 37
Direction indicators not working 24
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GY09 VKE is a 2009 Yamaha R1 in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 12,084 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY09 VKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 17 years old, this Yamaha R1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GY09 VKE registered?

GY09 VKE is a 2009 Yamaha R1, first registered on 8 June 2009.

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