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2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 04

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

48,478 mi
Last recorded48,478 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 0415,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 KHK
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 04
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 48,478 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 48,476 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements small (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 47,700 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 47,700 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 44,760 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2023 44,760 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 41,327 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 34,886 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 34,886 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 May 2020 33,547 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 31,391 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 31,391 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 29,218 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 29,218 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2017 28,075 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 26,093 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 22,848 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2015 22,841 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 19,502 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 16,429 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 13,577 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 13,189 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 12,359 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 10,214 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 8,301 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1 04?

Based on 11,108 MOT tests across 1,011 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
956
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
1,011
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 118
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 92
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 51
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 33
position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp 30
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AU04 KHK is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 04 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 04 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 15,507 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 Yzf R1 04 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU04 KHK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 04 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 04 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU04 KHK is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 04, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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