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AE04 KXU

2004 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

47,048 mi
Last recorded47,048 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha R115,953 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 KXU
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 47,048 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 46,504 miles

front tyre slightly perished

Pass 26 Aug 2023 46,105 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2023 46,105 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 45,787 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 45,282 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 44,732 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 43,994 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 43,124 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 43,124 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 41,529 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 38,953 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2016 38,953 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 36,738 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 36,738 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 32,898 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 32,898 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 29,692 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 24,705 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 19,494 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 19,494 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 8 Aug 2009 19,446 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 19,027 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 May 2007 17,286 miles

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 KXU is a 2004 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KXU, 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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What year was AE04 KXU registered?

AE04 KXU is a 2004 Yamaha R1, first registered on 24 April 2004.

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