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WO04 VBJ

2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 04

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

18,686 mi
Last recorded18,686 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 0415,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO04 VBJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 04
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 18,686 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 18,686 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 18,416 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 17,925 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 17,254 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 16,300 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 29 May 2012 16,300 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Gear changer arm insecure/pinch bolt is missing

Pass 1 Jun 2011 14,951 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 14,943 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 8,929 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 3,109 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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WO04 VBJ is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 04 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WO04 VBJ, 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 WO04 VBJ registered?

WO04 VBJ is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 04, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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