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WK04 FXB

2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 04

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

29,726 mi
Last recorded29,726 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 0415,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK04 FXB
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 04
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 29,726 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 29,726 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2024 29,305 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 May 2024 29,305 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 28,649 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 28,649 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 27,805 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 27,805 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 27,663 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 27,121 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 26,460 miles

exhausts noisy

Pass 26 Sep 2017 25,175 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 25,173 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front bar control (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 24,658 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 24,337 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 22,541 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 19,620 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 15,485 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 14,552 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 14,552 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 10,341 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 7,015 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 4,128 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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WK04 FXB is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 04 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WK04 FXB, 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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WK04 FXB is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R1 04, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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