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B16 URM

2004 Yamaha R1

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

13,456 mi
Last recorded13,456 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Yamaha R115,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 URM
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2016 13,456 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 13,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 18 Jul 2015 13,170 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 12,996 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Apr 2012 12,917 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 12,841 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 23 Mar 2009 12,590 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 10,773 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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B16 URM is a 2004 Yamaha R1 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B16 URM, 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 B16 URM registered?

B16 URM is a 2004 Yamaha R1, first registered on 15 May 2004.

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The MOT history for B16 URM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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