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R1 CBU

2009 Yamaha R1

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

20,343 mi
Last recorded20,343 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha R112,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 CBU
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 20,343 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 19,272 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 18,569 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 17,969 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 16,627 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 May 2020 15,860 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 15,096 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 13,608 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 11,903 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 10,082 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 8,567 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 6,458 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 4,194 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 4,194 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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R1 CBU is a 2009 Yamaha R1 in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R1 CBU, 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 R1 CBU registered?

R1 CBU is a 2009 Yamaha R1, first registered on 7 November 2009.

Is R1 CBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R1 CBU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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