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BU54 EKE

2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 04

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

29,432 mi
Last recorded29,432 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 0415,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 EKE
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 04
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 29,432 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2025 29,431 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 27,738 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2024 27,735 miles

Rear 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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 25,105 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 23,791 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 22,485 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 21,426 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 20,428 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 18,796 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 16,755 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 16,060 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 15,361 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 13,909 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

non standard rear light fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2012 11,590 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 10,529 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 10,523 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 8,171 miles

indicators masked day time use only

Pass 7 Sep 2007 6,403 miles

Chain guard missing

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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BU54 EKE is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 04 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BU54 EKE, 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 BU54 EKE registered?

BU54 EKE is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 04, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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