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YU04 YVA

2004 Yamaha R1

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

16,263 mi
Last recorded16,263 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha R115,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU04 YVA
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 16,263 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 15,820 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 14,956 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 14,907 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 14,496 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 14,496 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 14,420 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 14,258 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 13,617 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 12,471 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 11,104 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 10,191 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 9,220 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 8,724 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 7,292 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 6,367 miles

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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YU04 YVA is a 2004 Yamaha R1 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YU04 YVA, 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 YU04 YVA registered?

YU04 YVA is a 2004 Yamaha R1, first registered on 16 July 2004.

Is YU04 YVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU04 YVA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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