Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2009 Yamaha Ybr?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2009 Yamaha Ybr?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2009 Yamaha Ybr?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2009 Yamaha Ybr vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

29% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2009 Yamaha Ybr reliable?

Based on MOT data from 135 vehicles, the 2009 Yamaha Ybr has a first-time MOT pass rate of 80.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2009 Yamaha Ybr?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2009 Yamaha Ybr are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (60.1% of vehicles), Drive chain slightly loose (51.7% of vehicles), Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (46.7% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2009 Yamaha Ybr?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Yamaha Ybr (2009)

135 real MOT outcomes analysed • 80.6% first-time pass rate

2009 Yamaha Ybr

CarHunch analysed 135 real MOT records for the 2009 Yamaha Ybr. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2009 Yamaha YBR passes its MOT at 80.6%, just ahead of the UK average, but nearly 29% of these bikes have recorded at least one dangerous defect during their MOT history—a significant safety concern that suggests mechanical or structural issues are common enough to warrant a pre-purchase inspection. Reliability-wise, it's borderline: the 1.46 average failures per vehicle and 4.5 advisories indicate recurring problems, not one-off wear items.

With a median mileage of just under 9,000 miles for a 15-year-old bike, these YBRs are lightly used, which should work in your favour—but the high rate of dangerous defects means age and sitting idle may be causing problems as much as heavy riding. Before buying, get an independent mechanic to inspect brakes, electrics, and frame integrity; the numbers suggest these areas are trouble spots on this model.

We have limited data for the 2009 Yamaha Ybr — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

80.6%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

28.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.46

Over 6.7 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

Middle half: 5k–14k

For context

These stats describe 135 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 135 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 60.1%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Lighting 51.7%

Drive chain slightly loose · Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam · Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn · …

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Other issues 46.7%

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive · Drive chain excessively loose

Brake wear 20.2%

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Suspension & steering 9.5%

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion · Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion · Steering movement slightly 'notchy'

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2009.

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Based on MOT data from 135 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 28.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Mileage Distribution

Most 2009 Yamaha Ybr vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

8,944

typical

5,347

low mileage

13,852

high mileage

Half of all 2009 Yamaha Ybr vehicles fall between 5,347 and 13,852 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 5,347 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 5,347–13,852 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2009 Yamaha Ybrs sit.

⚠ Over 18,700 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2009 Yamaha Ybr — Still on the Road

Most 2009 Yamaha Ybrs are still being driven.

Strong survival — 47 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 82% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

6.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.46

Avg failures per vehicle

4.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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