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AY04 BVW

2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 04

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,080 mi
Last recorded53,080 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 0415,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 BVW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 04
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2025 53,080 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 52,845 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 10 May 2023 52,608 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 51,987 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 51,352 miles

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Pass 7 Mar 2020 50,772 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Main beam headlight does not work

Nearside Rear Chain guard missing ()

Pass 2 Mar 2019 47,102 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 45,758 miles

both tyres worn/perished all over

Pass 19 Jan 2017 45,014 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 44,745 miles

both tyres have damage to tread and side walls

front brake lever has plastic tape covering parts

Pass 29 Jan 2015 43,738 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 42,225 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 17 Oct 2012 40,024 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 35,600 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 31,941 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 27,999 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 21,957 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 15,571 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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AY04 BVW is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 04 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AY04 BVW, 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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AY04 BVW is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 04, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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