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R111 PRE

2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 08

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

29,489 mi
Last recorded29,489 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 0810,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 PRE
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 08
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 29,489 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 29,404 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 29,012 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 28,794 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 27,776 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 27,776 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 21,343 miles

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

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 14,960 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 14,960 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 9,325 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 8,747 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 8,259 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 5,991 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 5,766 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 5,540 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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R111 PRE is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 08 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R111 PRE, 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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R111 PRE is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 08, first registered on 23 January 2009.

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