Yamaha YZF R1
Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 998 cc
L18 GBRMOT history
L18 GBR is a blue petrol Yamaha YZF R1 first used on 25 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 25 Jul 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 44,358 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 44,358 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,592 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 GBR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Yamaha
- Model
- YZF R1
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 25 Oct 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 GBR was last recorded at 44,358 miles on 26 Jul 2025, 446 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 43,912 miles · 15 Jun 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 446 miles
- Average per year
- 1,592 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 44,358 miles
- 2024 – 43,912 miles
- 2022 – 43,034 miles
- 2021 – 40,506 miles
- 2020 – 38,981 miles
- 2019 – 38,022 miles
- 2018 – 37,134 miles
- 2017 – 35,301 miles
- 2016 – 33,872 miles
- 2014 – 28,225 miles
- 2013 – 23,799 miles
- 2012 – 22,924 miles
- 2011 – 21,079 miles
- 2010 – 17,567 miles
- 2007 – 15,478 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass44,358 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
21 tests since 6 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass44,358 miles (+446)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 44,358 miles
- Test number
- 883819883286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,912 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 43,912 miles
- Test number
- 711732043125
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Fail43,912 miles (+878)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,912 miles
- Test number
- 355376357640
- Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Pass43,034 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 43,034 miles
- Test number
- 144272678403
- AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail43,034 miles (+2,528)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,034 miles
- Test number
- 685196401253
- Repaired at testRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass40,506 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 40,506 miles
- Test number
- 890693805330
- AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail40,506 miles (+1,525)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,506 miles
- Test number
- 348816495000
- Repaired at testRegistration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass38,981 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 38,981 miles
- Test number
- 747253084439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,981 miles (+959)1 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,981 miles
- Test number
- 395824231816
- DangerousRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
Pass38,022 miles (+888)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 38,022 miles
- Test number
- 646742124923
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))
- AdvisorySteering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Pass37,134 miles (+1,833)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 37,134 miles
- Test number
- 207759717942
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,301 miles (+1,429)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 35,301 miles
- Test number
- 130143521680
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Pass33,872 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 33,872 miles
- Test number
- 981532913023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,872 miles (+5,647)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,872 miles
- Test number
- 116372949435
- Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
- Repaired at testRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Pass28,225 miles (+4,426)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2015
- Odometer
- 28,225 miles
- Test number
- 827467144199
- AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
- AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Pass23,799 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2014
- Odometer
- 23,799 miles
- Test number
- 857384033106
- AdvisoryRear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Fail23,797 miles (+873)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,797 miles
- Test number
- 287828823440
- FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
- FailureRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
- FailureRegistration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
- FailureRegistration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
- FailureStop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)
- AdvisoryRear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Pass22,924 miles (+1,845)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2013
- Odometer
- 22,924 miles
- Test number
- 767033232111
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
Pass21,079 miles (+3,512)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2012
- Odometer
- 21,079 miles
- Test number
- 405597131193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,567 miles (+2,089)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 17,567 miles
- Test number
- 213244910190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,478 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 15,478 miles
- Test number
- 914727157140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L18 GBR
- Does L18 GBR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L18 GBR expired on 25 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L18 GBR?
- The MOT on L18 GBR expired on 25 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L18 GBR done?
- L18 GBR was recorded at 44,358 miles at its MOT on 26 Jul 2025, an average of 1,592 miles a year.
- Has L18 GBR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 GBR has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on L18 GBR ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on L18 GBR find?
- L18 GBR passed its latest MOT on 26 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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