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MK09 EKV

2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 08

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

16,622 mi
Last recorded16,622 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 0810,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 EKV
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 08
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 16,622 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 16,622 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 15,961 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 15,251 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 14,438 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 May 2020 12,907 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 11,111 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 10,873 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 9,865 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 9,622 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 5,274 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 4,919 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 4,893 miles

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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MK09 EKV is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 08 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MK09 EKV, 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 MK09 EKV registered?

MK09 EKV is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 08, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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