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LJ04 LWW

2004 Yamaha R1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

21,107 mi
Last recorded21,107 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha R115,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 LWW
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 21,107 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 20,666 miles

Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 20,392 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 20,239 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 20,196 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 19,421 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 19,421 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp use of indicators (1.1.3b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 18,564 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 14,449 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 1,409 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 13,375 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 May 2011 12,163 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 9,436 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 9,421 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 May 2009 8,863 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 8,736 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 8,718 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha R1?

Based on 7,796 MOT tests across 687 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
reflector on motorcycle missing 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 37
Direction indicators not working 24
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LJ04 LWW is a 2004 Yamaha R1 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 15,953 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 R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ04 LWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Yamaha R1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ04 LWW registered?

LJ04 LWW is a 2004 Yamaha R1, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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