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AE04 LBZ

2004 Yamaha YZFR1

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

59,685 mi
Last recorded59,685 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha YZFR113,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 LBZ
MakeYamaha
ModelYZFR1
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 59,685 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 58,907 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 58,413 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 57,669 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 56,674 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 55,364 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 55,364 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 52,644 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 49,168 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 40,233 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 34,176 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 27,656 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 17,716 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 14,170 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 13,125 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZFR1?

Based on 1,225 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
741
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
reflector on motorcycle missing 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 9
Direction indicator not working 7
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AE04 LBZ is a 2004 Yamaha YZFR1 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha YZFR1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 13,979 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha YZFR1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE04 LBZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZFR1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Yamaha YZFR1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE04 LBZ registered?

AE04 LBZ is a 2004 Yamaha YZFR1, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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