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AU04 EBC

2004 Yamaha Yzf R1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

28,163 mi
Last recorded28,163 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha Yzf R115,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 EBC
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 28,163 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 27,941 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 27,866 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 27,131 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 24,378 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 20,554 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 18,026 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 15,216 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 14,672 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 14,281 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 13,787 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 13,390 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 13,390 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 11,834 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 10,162 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 7,438 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 4,668 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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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AU04 EBC is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AU04 EBC, 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.

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AU04 EBC is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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