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MX54 BKU

2004 Yamaha YZFR1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

9,538 mi
Last recorded9,538 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha YZFR113,979 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX54 BKU
MakeYamaha
ModelYZFR1
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 9,538 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 9,188 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 8,943 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 8,372 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 8,152 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 7,319 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 5,231 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 5,231 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 4,990 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 4,940 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 4,051 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 3,074 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 2,419 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 1,479 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZFR1?

Based on 1,225 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
741
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
reflector on motorcycle missing 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 9
Direction indicator not working 7
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MX54 BKU is a 2004 Yamaha YZFR1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha YZFR1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 13,979 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha YZFR1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX54 BKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZFR1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Yamaha YZFR1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MX54 BKU registered?

MX54 BKU is a 2004 Yamaha YZFR1, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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