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AW04 YAM

2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 04

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,872 mi
Last recorded42,872 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 0415,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW04 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 04
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2025 42,872 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 37,616 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2023 35,655 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2023 35,655 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 32,379 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 31,769 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 29,522 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 29,467 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2019 29,467 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 29,919 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 29,340 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 27,081 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 25,059 miles

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 22,350 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 18,980 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 18,296 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 17,944 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 17,094 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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AW04 YAM is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 04 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AW04 YAM, 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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What year was AW04 YAM registered?

AW04 YAM is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 04, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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