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VN09 XJB

2009 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

6,688 mi
Last recorded6,688 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Yzf R111,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 XJB
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 6,688 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 6,548 miles

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

Number plate cracked but not insecure

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2023 6,323 miles

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rear mono link bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

registration plate is cracked, but remains legible and secure.

Pass 12 Sep 2021 5,526 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 5,346 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 5,346 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 4,998 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 4,806 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 4,205 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 4,103 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 3,524 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1?

Based on 175,313 MOT tests across 16,804 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
802
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
16,804
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,994
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,865
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 687
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 543
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 450
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VN09 XJB is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 11,830 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,994 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN09 XJB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 17 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VN09 XJB is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 20 July 2009.

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