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PO54 GLF

2004 Yamaha R1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

40,000 mi
Last recorded40,000 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha R115,953 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO54 GLF
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 40,000 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 39,071 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 39,071 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 May 2020 36,702 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 34,811 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 31,026 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 29,315 miles

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

front brake binding very slightly

rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2012 26,291 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 26,291 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 21,570 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 16,624 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 14,802 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 12,161 miles

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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PO54 GLF is a 2004 Yamaha R1 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PO54 GLF, 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 PO54 GLF registered?

PO54 GLF is a 2004 Yamaha R1, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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