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AE04 XXL

2004 Yamaha Yzf R1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

54,975 mi
Last recorded54,975 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha Yzf R115,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 XXL
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 54,975 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 53,925 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose pillion (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest slightly loose pillion (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 51,751 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 49,892 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 47,090 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 43,796 miles

Front tyre has uneven wear

Fail 14 Apr 2021 43,792 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyre has uneven wear

Pass 27 Mar 2020 42,586 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 41,546 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 39,964 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 38,816 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 36,771 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 34,961 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 33,577 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 33,535 miles

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

Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 32,642 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 50,179 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 28,586 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 26,180 miles

Numberplate replaced prior to test.

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

Rear stoplight unreliable.

Pass 25 Oct 2008 21,634 miles

original reg plate illegal but replaced with legal one before test.refitting original would make bike illegal.

Pass 25 Aug 2007 17,060 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1?

Based on 175,313 MOT tests across 16,804 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
802
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
16,804
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,994
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,865
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 687
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 543
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 450
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AE04 XXL is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 15,414 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,994 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE04 XXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE04 XXL registered?

AE04 XXL is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 23 August 2004.

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