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R1 XXU

2011 Yamaha Yzf R1 09

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

12,536 mi
Last recorded12,536 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Yamaha Yzf R1 099,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 XXU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 09
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 12,536 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 12,041 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 12,041 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 11,726 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 11,561 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 11,561 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 11,424 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 11,107 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 5,008 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 5,008 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 2,993 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 2,666 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 2,448 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1 09?

Based on 2,214 MOT tests across 316 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
909
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
reflector on motorcycle missing 16
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 10
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 7
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 5
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R1 XXU is a 2011 Yamaha Yzf R1 09 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2011 Yamaha Yzf R1 09 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 9,750 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 09 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R1 XXU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 09 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 15 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 09 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R1 XXU registered?

R1 XXU is a 2011 Yamaha Yzf R1 09, first registered on 10 June 2011.

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The MOT history for R1 XXU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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