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VX04 BOU

2004 Yamaha Yzf

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

26,003 mi
Last recorded26,003 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha Yzf16,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 BOU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 26,003 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 26,003 miles

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

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 24,959 miles

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

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2025 24,959 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 23,134 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 23,134 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 21,292 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 21,292 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned built in to rear stop light (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 20,789 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 19,973 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 19,143 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 18,931 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 18,206 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 17,801 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 17,207 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 17,207 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2012 16,527 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 15,023 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 12,672 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 9,649 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 7,134 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 3,785 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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VX04 BOU is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VX04 BOU, 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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VX04 BOU is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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