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AE53 WNM

2004 Yamaha R1

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

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Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Yamaha R115,953 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 WNM
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026
Pass 24 Feb 2024 8,584 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 8,584 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 8,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 7,960 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 6,125 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 4,778 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 2,083 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 27,034 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 23,995 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 23,995 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 19,980 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 15,391 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 15,391 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 8,581 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 4,212 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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AE53 WNM is a 2004 Yamaha R1 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AE53 WNM, 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 AE53 WNM registered?

AE53 WNM is a 2004 Yamaha R1, first registered on 14 January 2004.

Is AE53 WNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 WNM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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