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VU53 HFE

2004 Yamaha R1

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,231 mi
Last recorded17,231 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Yamaha R115,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 HFE
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 27 May 2017 17,231 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 17,086 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 16,489 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 14,975 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 12,402 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Jun 2011 11,936 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

DAYTIME USE ONLY NO LIGHTS FITTED NO BRAKE LIGHTS FITTED NO INDICATORS FITTED

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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VU53 HFE is a 2004 Yamaha R1 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU53 HFE, 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 VU53 HFE registered?

VU53 HFE is a 2004 Yamaha R1, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is VU53 HFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU53 HFE shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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