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R123 SLG

2004 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,177 mi
Last recorded27,177 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha YZF100016,325 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 SLG
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 27,177 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 25,429 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 23,290 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 23,108 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 22,847 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 22,762 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

silicon or similar substance used on tyre walls spread onto tyre edges front and rear - please exercise caution

Pass 8 Mar 2017 22,528 miles

clutch lever insert loose. lever slightly loose

Fail 8 Mar 2017 22,528 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

clutch lever insert loose. lever slightly loose

Pass 12 Jun 2015 21,284 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 18,582 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 17,178 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 17,178 miles

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 16,492 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 14,967 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 31 Jul 2010 14,967 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 11,407 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 9,975 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Jul 2007 5,653 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF1000?

Based on 25,313 MOT tests across 2,374 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
733
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 382
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 342
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 263
reflector on motorcycle missing 251
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 184
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R123 SLG is a 2004 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha YZF1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 16,325 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 YZF1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R123 SLG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZF1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Yamaha YZF1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R123 SLG registered?

R123 SLG is a 2004 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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