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RE53 TTS

2004 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

37,124 mi
Last recorded37,124 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha YZF100016,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 TTS
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 37,124 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 36,932 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 36,932 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2023 36,358 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 36,358 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 35,925 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 35,925 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 35,401 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 35,401 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 34,714 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 34,799 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 34,532 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 32,457 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 32,409 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 28,212 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 27,423 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 27,402 miles

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

Rear 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)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 25,341 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 25,341 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 22,752 miles

hazard light switch is faulty

Pass 28 Mar 2009 19,437 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 14,547 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 7,909 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF1000?

Based on 25,313 MOT tests across 2,374 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
733
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 382
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 342
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 263
reflector on motorcycle missing 251
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 184
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RE53 TTS is a 2004 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black 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 YZF1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 16,325 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 YZF1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RE53 TTS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZF1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Yamaha YZF1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RE53 TTS is a 2004 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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