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R11 OVC

2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 08

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

10,923 mi
Last recorded10,923 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 0810,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 OVC
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 08
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 10,923 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively floating mounts worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 1,115 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively floating mounts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 9,639 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 9,639 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 9,095 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 9,095 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 6,893 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 4,326 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 10,147 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 10,144 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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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R11 OVC is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 08 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 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 R11 OVC, 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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R11 OVC is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 08, first registered on 19 January 2009.

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