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DK04 FVA

2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 04

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,007 mi
Last recorded32,007 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 0415,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 FVA
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 04
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 32,007 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 31,343 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 31,157 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 30,691 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 29,757 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 29,529 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 29,386 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 27,668 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 27,659 miles

Decelerometer brake test neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.E1c)

Decelerometer brake test no brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (3.3.E1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

no brake test as pads very low

Pass 31 May 2011 26,774 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 21,334 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 21,334 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 15,043 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 11,348 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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DK04 FVA is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 04 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DK04 FVA, 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 DK04 FVA registered?

DK04 FVA is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 04, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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