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B16 BYC

2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 04

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,478 mi
Last recorded17,478 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 0415,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 BYC
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 04
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 17,478 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 17,441 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 17,386 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 17,386 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 17,333 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 17,282 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 16,785 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 16,736 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 16,270 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 26,160 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 8,169 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 6 Jun 2009 16,255 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 16,255 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 14,512 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 11,952 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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B16 BYC is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 04 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B16 BYC, 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 B16 BYC registered?

B16 BYC is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 04, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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