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AE04 KRU

2004 Yamaha R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

20,859 mi
Last recorded20,859 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Yamaha R115,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 KRU
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 20,859 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 20,824 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 20,816 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 16,686 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 9,567 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 7,963 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 7,963 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 28 May 2014 7,332 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 6,874 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 6,874 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 6,303 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 5,544 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 5,250 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 4,719 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 4,385 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2008 4,373 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Yamaha R1?

Based on 7,796 MOT tests across 687 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
reflector on motorcycle missing 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 37
Direction indicators not working 24
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AE04 KRU is a 2004 Yamaha R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 15,953 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 R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE04 KRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Yamaha R1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE04 KRU is a 2004 Yamaha R1, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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