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LB04 SWY

2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 04

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,540 mi
Last recorded25,540 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 0415,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 SWY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 04
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 25,540 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 25,162 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 24,286 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 23,583 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 23,583 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 23,068 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 22,640 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 21,439 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 20,379 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 19,552 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 17,193 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 17,193 miles

Horn control not functioning. horn not working (1.7.2b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies rear brake light switch (1.3.1a)

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm rear tyre worn (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2015 16,097 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 14,650 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 13,745 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 12,391 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 11,580 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 10,309 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 10,309 miles

Centre Rear Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 May 2008 9,146 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2007 7,533 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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LB04 SWY is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 04 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LB04 SWY, 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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LB04 SWY is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 04, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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