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R15 TEX

2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 09

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,840 mi
Last recorded26,840 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 0910,607 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 TEX
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 09
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 26,840 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 26,840 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 25,796 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 13,183 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 10,639 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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R15 TEX is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 09 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 09 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 10,607 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 R15 TEX, 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 17 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 R15 TEX registered?

R15 TEX is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 09, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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