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PO59 EEB

2009 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

19,718 mi
Last recorded19,718 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha R112,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO59 EEB
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 19,718 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 19,407 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 19,082 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 18,028 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 17,362 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 7,724 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 6,903 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 6,903 miles

Central Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Central Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 6,272 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 5,725 miles

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

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

lens tape deflectors fitted to headlamps

Pass 13 Feb 2014 4,154 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 2,997 miles

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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PO59 EEB is a 2009 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 PO59 EEB, 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 PO59 EEB registered?

PO59 EEB is a 2009 Yamaha R1, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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