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SF04 DWG

2004 Yamaha YZFR1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

20,399 mi
Last recorded20,399 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha YZFR113,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF04 DWG
MakeYamaha
ModelYZFR1
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 20,399 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 19,697 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 18,976 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 18,340 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 14,848 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 14,670 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 14,613 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 14,488 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 14,255 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 May 2014 14,255 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2012 14,083 miles

Engine coolant low

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 13,979 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 13,749 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 13,749 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 13,031 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 12,909 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 12,900 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 11,935 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 9,133 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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SF04 DWG is a 2004 Yamaha YZFR1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SF04 DWG, 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 SF04 DWG registered?

SF04 DWG is a 2004 Yamaha YZFR1, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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