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R8 RYV

2009 Yamaha Yzf

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

27,894 mi
Last recorded27,894 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Yzf14,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 RYV
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 27,894 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 27,894 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 27,867 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2023 27,867 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned both too close (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 27,733 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2021 27,198 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2021 27,198 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 21,409 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 May 2019 21,409 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 May 2016 18,604 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 16,881 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 14,797 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 12,373 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 11,539 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

rear brake binding

Pass 8 Feb 2013 11,539 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake binding

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf?

Based on 78,811 MOT tests across 11,091 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
1,457
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
11,091
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,185
reflector on motorcycle missing 978
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 951
Drive chain excessively loose 768
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R8 RYV is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha Yzf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 14,918 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 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 1,185 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R8 RYV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 17 years old, this Yamaha Yzf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R8 RYV registered?

R8 RYV is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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