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BU04 CNC

2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 04

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

56,634 mi
Last recorded56,634 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 0415,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 CNC
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 04
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 56,634 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 56,263 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 55,274 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 53,494 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 47,105 miles

Chain guard slightly loose Slight damage to front sprocket case/guard (6.1.7 (i))

Drive chain slightly tight And worn (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively Both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 40,876 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 33,304 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 33,304 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 32,921 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 32,679 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 30,081 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 28,852 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 28,764 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 28,506 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 27,176 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 24,873 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 24,873 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 24,449 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 22,503 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 19,050 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 18,065 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 15,467 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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BU04 CNC is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 04 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 CNC, 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 CNC is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 04, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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