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AY04 HYC

2004 Yamaha R1

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

25,417 mi
Last recorded25,417 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha R115,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 HYC
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 25,417 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 25,354 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 25,338 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020 25,251 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 26,208 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 24,408 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 21,355 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 15,724 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 1,173 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 15,527 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 14,875 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 14,875 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 13,484 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 11,959 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 8,533 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 8,533 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 5,980 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha R1?

Based on 7,796 MOT tests across 687 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
reflector on motorcycle missing 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 37
Direction indicators not working 24
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AY04 HYC is a 2004 Yamaha R1 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 15,953 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY04 HYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Yamaha R1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY04 HYC registered?

AY04 HYC is a 2004 Yamaha R1, first registered on 13 July 2004.

Is AY04 HYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY04 HYC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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