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EU04 VYY

2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 04

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

28,169 mi
Last recorded28,169 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 0415,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 VYY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 04
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 28,169 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 27,424 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

exhaust slightly noisey

registration plate slightly smaller

Pass 23 Mar 2024 26,957 miles

exhaust noisy

number plate slightly smaller

Pass 25 Mar 2023 25,669 miles

registration plate reduced in size

Pass 29 Mar 2022 23,734 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front tyre border line

number plate on the smaller side

Pass 31 Mar 2021 22,455 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit border line (1mm) (5.2.3 (e))

number plate small

Pass 26 Apr 2019 21,436 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 May 2018 20,358 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 20,293 miles

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2017 19,304 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 19,304 miles

Direction indicators not working r/h front (1.5.1c)

Direction indicators not working r/h rear (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high r/h headlight (1.6)

Pass 16 May 2015 39,315 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 39,149 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 39,149 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 38,617 miles

o/s mirror insecure. fairing damaged

Pass 18 May 2011 28,938 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 22,952 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 10,357 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 6,864 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 2,505 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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EU04 VYY is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 04 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EU04 VYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EU04 VYY registered?

EU04 VYY is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 04, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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