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BU04 CJY

2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 04

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

34,162 mi
Last recorded34,162 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 0415,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 CJY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 04
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 34,162 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 30,290 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 27,038 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 27,038 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Too small (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 May 2021 22,800 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 22,190 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 21,669 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 20,781 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 18,945 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 17,271 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 12,051 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 25 Jul 2014 12,051 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 19 Jul 2013 10,452 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 9,750 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 9,750 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2011 8,051 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 8,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 5,631 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 4,889 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 17 May 2008 4,478 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 3,900 miles

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

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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BU04 CJY is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 04 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BU04 CJY, 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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BU04 CJY is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 04, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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