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R121 DVE

2009 Yamaha R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

13,353 mi
Last recorded13,353 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2009 Yamaha R112,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 DVE
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 13,353 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 11,442 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 9,213 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 8,691 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 8,691 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 6,395 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 5,926 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 4,788 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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R121 DVE is a 2009 Yamaha R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R121 DVE, 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 R121 DVE registered?

R121 DVE is a 2009 Yamaha R1, first registered on 3 April 2009.

Is R121 DVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R121 DVE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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