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RX04 RTV

2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 04

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,542 mi
Last recorded40,542 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 0415,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX04 RTV
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 04
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 40,542 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 39,403 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 35,172 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2022 27,786 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 May 2022 27,786 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 26,893 miles

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 25,661 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 24,202 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 22,134 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2018 22,134 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2017 21,789 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 21,295 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 19,266 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 18,569 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 18,569 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 Jun 2012 18,142 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 16,782 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

indicators not very bright at back of bike

Pass 19 Jun 2009 15,593 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

note rear light/indicator unit has been replaced for after market unit

Fail 2 Jul 2008 13,816 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 13,816 miles

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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RX04 RTV is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 04 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RX04 RTV, 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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What year was RX04 RTV registered?

RX04 RTV is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 04, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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