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FA54 YAM

2009 Yamaha Yzf R1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,708 mi
Last recorded12,708 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Yzf R111,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 12,708 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 12,475 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 12,148 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 11,841 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 11,707 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 11,433 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 11,433 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 23 May 2016 10,636 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 9,676 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 7,848 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 4,906 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 4,906 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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FA54 YAM is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 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 FA54 YAM, 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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What year was FA54 YAM registered?

FA54 YAM is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 18 May 2009.

Is FA54 YAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA54 YAM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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