Yamaha YZF R1

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 998 cc

L21 GARMOT history

L21 GAR is a red petrol Yamaha YZF R1 first used on 20 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 42,102 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jun 2027
Mileage
42,102 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,275 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 GAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Yamaha
Model
YZF R1
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 GAR was last recorded at 42,102 miles on 13 Jun 2026, 327 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,775 miles · 14 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
327 miles
Average per year
1,275 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,102 miles
  • 2025 – 41,775 miles
  • 2024 – 41,629 miles
  • 2023 – 41,160 miles
  • 2022 – 40,938 miles
  • 2020 – 40,591 miles
  • 2018 – 40,450 miles
  • 2017 – 40,176 miles
  • 2016 – 39,871 miles
  • 2014 – 39,440 miles
  • 2013 – 38,435 miles
  • 2011 – 37,476 miles
  • 2010 – 33,664 miles
  • 2009 – 30,451 miles
  • 2008 – 24,848 miles
  • 2007 – 20,637 miles
  • 2006 – 16,230 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,102 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Drive chain worn but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nail in

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 25 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,102 miles (+327)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    42,102 miles
    Test number
    450257217722
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  2. Pass41,775 miles (+146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    41,775 miles
    Test number
    529193124451
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  3. Pass41,629 miles (+469)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    41,629 miles
    Test number
    135326626743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass41,160 miles (+222)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    41,160 miles
    Test number
    696909123463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass40,938 miles (+347)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    40,938 miles
    Test number
    121763905666
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Pass40,591 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    40,591 miles
    Test number
    404404237383
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nail in (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail40,582 miles (+132)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,582 miles
    Test number
    754905140326
    • MajorFront Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nail in (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass40,450 miles (+274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    40,450 miles
    Test number
    632288813966
    • Advisory1/ nail in rear tyre and at legal limits

  9. Pass40,176 miles (+305)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    40,176 miles
    Test number
    964637533169
    • Advisory1. Cut in rear tyre, not to cords at time of test. 2. Rear brake discs becoming corroded.

  10. Pass39,871 miles (+431)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    39,871 miles
    Test number
    389007854181
    • Advisory1. Rear brake pads wearing low.
    • Advisory2. Rear brake disc becoming pitted.

  11. Pass39,440 miles (+1,005)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    39,440 miles
    Test number
    218799784120
    • NoteRear brake disc becoming corroded.

  12. Pass38,435 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    38,435 miles
    Test number
    255482253165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail38,427 miles (+951)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,427 miles
    Test number
    767431243166
    • FailureFront Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

  14. Pass37,476 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    37,476 miles
    Test number
    899789951171
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

  15. Fail37,476 miles (+3,812)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,476 miles
    Test number
    335921741104
    • FailureRear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

  16. Pass33,664 miles (+3,213)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    33,664 miles
    Test number
    194782540149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,451 miles (+5,603)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    30,451 miles
    Test number
    282691399023
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • NoteChain guard missing
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  18. Pass24,848 miles (+4,211)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    24,848 miles
    Test number
    192956468062
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  19. Pass20,637 miles (+4,407)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    20,637 miles
    Test number
    332356767095
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

  20. Pass16,230 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    16,230 miles
    Test number
    673436956074
    • AdvisoryRear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Questions about L21 GAR

Does L21 GAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 GAR is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 GAR?
The MOT on L21 GAR is valid until 21 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 GAR done?
L21 GAR was recorded at 42,102 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2026, an average of 1,275 miles a year.
Has L21 GAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 GAR has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on L21 GAR 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 L21 GAR find?
L21 GAR passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust noisy.

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