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R1 FXM

2004 Yamaha Yzf

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

21,971 mi
Last recorded21,971 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha Yzf16,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 FXM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 21,971 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 21,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 21,934 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 21,775 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 21,606 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 21,598 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 20,773 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 20,772 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 18,708 miles

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 18,708 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 15,166 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 11,723 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 11,723 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing reflector missinfg (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 10,807 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 10,807 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 8,690 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 8,684 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 7,867 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 6,317 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 6,287 miles

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 5,097 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 4,477 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 4,384 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf?

Based on 78,811 MOT tests across 11,091 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
1,457
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
11,091
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,185
reflector on motorcycle missing 978
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 951
Drive chain excessively loose 768
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R1 FXM is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha Yzf models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 16,545 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 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 1,185 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R1 FXM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Yamaha Yzf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R1 FXM registered?

R1 FXM is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 14 May 2004.

Is R1 FXM safe to buy?

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