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R111 MLR

2004 Yamaha YZFR1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,020 mi
Last recorded17,020 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Yamaha YZFR113,979 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 MLR
MakeYamaha
ModelYZFR1
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 17,020 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 16,959 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 16,530 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2022 16,522 miles

Central Rear Upper All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Upper Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2019 16,475 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 16,293 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 16,293 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 15,713 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 11,990 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 9,777 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 9,777 miles

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 9,333 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 22 May 2012 8,288 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 6,734 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 6,734 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 6,098 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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R111 MLR is a 2004 Yamaha YZFR1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R111 MLR, 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 R111 MLR registered?

R111 MLR is a 2004 Yamaha YZFR1, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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