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DX54 BXW

2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 04

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,834 mi
Last recorded38,834 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 0415,507 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 BXW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 04
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 38,834 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 37,602 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 May 2024 36,868 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 36,868 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 May 2023 33,331 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 30,273 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2021 25,812 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 25,812 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 23,878 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 23,878 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached Number plate/ Number plate lamp holder bracket (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 17,396 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 17,189 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 15,874 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 12,117 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 11,027 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 11,027 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 10,869 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 10,382 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 7,588 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 7,023 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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DX54 BXW is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 04 in Grey 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 DX54 BXW, 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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DX54 BXW is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 04, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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