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BU04 RSZ

2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 04

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

22,901 mi
Last recorded22,901 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 0415,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 RSZ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 04
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 22,901 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 21,228 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 20,287 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 18,896 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 17,621 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 17,621 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2019 5,924 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 4,018 miles

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

Rear tyre valve cracked

Pass 26 Jul 2016 3,916 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 3,569 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2013 3,528 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 3,432 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 3,318 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 3,247 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 3,247 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 13 May 2009 3,100 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 2,929 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 RSZ is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 04 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RSZ, 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 BU04 RSZ registered?

BU04 RSZ is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 04, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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