2004 Yamaha Yzf — MOT History by Age

How cars manufactured in 2004 perform at MOT as they age

22 years

Current Age

87.9%

Latest Pass Rate

325

Total Tests (All Years)

20,480 mi

Avg Mileage (Latest)

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

Compared to Average at Age 13

This car: 87.9%

Average: 53.1%

✅ 34.8% above average (13033 models compared)

How This Car Ages

Pass rate progression for the 2004 Yamaha Yzf as it ages.

5 yrs95.2%

→ ↓15.2%

6 yrs80.0%

→ ↑9.2%

7 yrs89.2%

→ ↓5.4%

8 yrs83.8%

→ ↓0.5%

9 yrs83.3%

→ ↓2.7%

10 yrs80.6%

→ ↑4.2%

11 yrs84.8%

→ ↓12.6%

12 yrs72.2%

→ ↑15.7%

13 yrs87.9%

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Age	Pass Rate	Tests
5 yrs	95.2%	42
6 yrs	80.0%	35
7 yrs	89.2%	37
8 yrs	83.8%	37
9 yrs	83.3%	36
10 yrs	80.6%	36
11 yrs	84.8%	33
12 yrs	72.2%	36
13 yrs	87.9%	33

Pass Rate Trend

How the 2004 Yamaha Yzf pass rate changes as it ages, from first MOT to most recent.

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Built	Pass Rate	Tests
2017 (13 yrs)	87.9%	33
2016 (12 yrs)	72.2%	36
2015 (11 yrs)	84.8%	33
2014 (10 yrs)	80.6%	36
2013 (9 yrs)	83.3%	36
2012 (8 yrs)	83.8%	37
2011 (7 yrs)	89.2%	37
2010 (6 yrs)	80%	35
2009 (5 yrs)	95.2%	42

Year-by-Year MOT Results

2009

95.2%

Age (yrs) 5Tests 42Avg Mileage 12,083Top Failure Motorcycle tyres and wheels — 4.8%

2010

80.0%

Age (yrs) 6Tests 35Avg Mileage 13,949Top Failure Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 14.3%

2011

89.2%

Age (yrs) 7Tests 37Avg Mileage 15,031Top Failure Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 10.8%

2012

83.8%

Age (yrs) 8Tests 37Avg Mileage 16,647Top Failure Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 13.5%

2013

83.3%

Age (yrs) 9Tests 36Avg Mileage 19,053Top Failure Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 13.9%

2014

80.6%

Age (yrs) 10Tests 36Avg Mileage 25,310Top Failure Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 22.2%

2015

84.8%

Age (yrs) 11Tests 33Avg Mileage 21,820Top Failure Motorcycle fuel and exhaust — 6.1%

2016

72.2%

Age (yrs) 12Tests 36Avg Mileage 19,455Top Failure Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 16.7%

2017

87.9%

Age (yrs) 13Tests 33Avg Mileage 20,480Top Failure Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 15.2%

MOT results for 2004 Yamaha Yzf by test year
Test Year▲	Age (yrs)▲▼	Pass Rate▲▼	Tests▲▼	Avg Mileage▲▼	Top Failure▲▼
2009	5	95.2%	42	12,083	Motorcycle tyres and wheels — 4.8%
2010	6	80.0%	35	13,949	Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 14.3%
2011	7	89.2%	37	15,031	Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 10.8%
2012	8	83.8%	37	16,647	Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 13.5%
2013	9	83.3%	36	19,053	Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 13.9%
2014	10	80.6%	36	25,310	Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 22.2%
2015	11	84.8%	33	21,820	Motorcycle fuel and exhaust — 6.1%
2016	12	72.2%	36	19,455	Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 16.7%
2017	13	87.9%	33	20,480	Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 15.2%

Common MOT Failures

Top failure categories across all test years for 2004 Yamaha Yzf, with age trends.

Motorcycle lighting and signalling

12.8%

↑ Increases with age

Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment

11.1%

— Consistent

Motorcycle brakes

6.1%

— Consistent

Motorcycle steering and suspension

5.8%

↑ Increases with age

Motorcycle fuel and exhaust

5.7%

— Consistent

How Failures Change With Age

Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.

Category	At Youngest	At Oldest	Change	Trend
Motorcycle lighting and signalling	2.4% (5 yrs)	15.2% (13 yrs)	+12.8%	🔴 ↑
Motorcycle tyres and wheels	4.8% (5 yrs)	9.1% (13 yrs)	+4.3%	🔴 ↑

Other Manufacture Years

1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2004 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

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About This Data

This page shows how Yamaha Yzf cars manufactured in 2004 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2009 to 2017, covering 325 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.