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R1 TKF

2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 08

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

17,345 mi
Last recorded17,345 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 0810,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 TKF
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 08
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 17,345 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 17,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2024 17,332 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 17,285 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 17,088 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 17,070 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 16,457 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 15,912 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 15,200 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 14,319 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 12,138 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 11,420 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 6,402 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 6,459 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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R1 TKF is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 08 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R1 TKF, 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 R1 TKF registered?

R1 TKF is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 08, first registered on 11 May 2009.

Is R1 TKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R1 TKF 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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