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AU04 MXV

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

14,962 mi
Last recorded14,962 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha Yzf R115,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 MXV
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 14,962 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 14,297 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 13,615 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 13,227 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 12,842 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 12,841 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 12,840 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 12,839 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 12,215 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 12,068 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 12,036 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 11,445 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 11,277 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 11,050 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 10,685 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 10,500 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 8,482 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 6,357 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 4,232 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 4,232 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 4,063 miles

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

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 MXV 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 AU04 MXV, 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 AU04 MXV registered?

AU04 MXV is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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The MOT history for AU04 MXV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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