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KU09 JWO

2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 09

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

31,918 mi
Last recorded31,918 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 0910,607 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU09 JWO
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 09
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 31,918 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 27,181 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2024 27,181 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 23,370 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 23,370 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 19,534 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 17,436 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 17,436 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 16,640 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 15,970 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 15,836 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 15,421 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 12,745 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 11,352 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 11,352 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 10,737 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 3,727 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 1,597 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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KU09 JWO is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 09 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KU09 JWO, 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 KU09 JWO registered?

KU09 JWO is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 09, first registered on 21 March 2009.

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