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CJ04 RFL

2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 04

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

38,474 mi
Last recorded38,474 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 0415,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ04 RFL
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 04
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 38,474 miles

Central Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

No Lights , Daytime MOT

Pass 10 Jun 2023 38,453 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

NO LIGHTS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST DAY USE ONLY

Pass 7 Aug 2021

Brake master cylinder slightly loose REAR LINKAGE (1.1.10 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

NO LIGHTS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST DAY USE ONLY

Pass 8 May 2019 37,564 miles

NO LIGHTS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST DAY USE ONLY

Pass 3 May 2018

day use only no lights fitted at time of test

single rider seat only fitted

Pass 6 May 2017 36,367 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 33,675 miles

exhaust band showing signs of corrosion

Fail 21 Apr 2016 33,675 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

exhaust band showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2015 30,635 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 29,285 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 25,910 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 19,816 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 17,358 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 10,227 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

rear tyre on wear bars

Pass 9 Jul 2008 4,793 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

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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CJ04 RFL is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 04 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 CJ04 RFL, 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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CJ04 RFL is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 04, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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