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OU54 CEF

2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 04

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

24,802 mi
Last recorded24,802 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 0415,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 CEF
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 04
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 24,802 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 23,895 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 23,765 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 23,670 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 23,418 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 23,408 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 23,004 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 22,186 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 21,870 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 21,353 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 20,671 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 20,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 19,552 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 15,990 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 15,327 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 13,884 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 12,861 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 11,486 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 10,270 miles

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

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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OU54 CEF is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 04 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OU54 CEF, 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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OU54 CEF is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 04, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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