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VX04 HVE

2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 04

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

24,245 mi
Last recorded24,245 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 0415,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 HVE
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 04
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 24,245 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffles fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 May 2023 24,163 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffles fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 23,794 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffles fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 23,794 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy Baffles fitted (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 23,208 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 22,943 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 22,582 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 22,582 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 May 2015 21,644 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 21,641 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Offside Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

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

Rear position lamp obscured more than 50% (1.1.1d)

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

Registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Inner Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2014 18,459 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 17,508 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 16,223 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 15,324 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 15,324 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 11 May 2010 14,187 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 13,021 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 11,719 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 8,563 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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VX04 HVE is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 04 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VX04 HVE, 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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VX04 HVE is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 04, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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