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NG04 MGV

2004 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,834 mi
Last recorded26,834 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2012
Typical for 2004 Yamaha R115,953 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG04 MGV
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2012 26,834 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 25,045 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 22,300 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 21,102 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 21,102 miles

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 missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 19,018 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 16,835 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2007 13,572 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 13,572 miles

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

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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NG04 MGV is a 2004 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NG04 MGV, 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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NG04 MGV is a 2004 Yamaha R1, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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