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LC09 EZU

2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 08

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,340 mi
Last recorded25,340 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 0810,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 EZU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 08
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 25,340 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 25,216 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 25,208 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2021 24,770 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 23,979 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 23,385 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 23,354 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 21,002 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 16,991 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 8,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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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LC09 EZU is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 08 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LC09 EZU, 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 LC09 EZU registered?

LC09 EZU is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 08, first registered on 23 June 2009.

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