Yamaha YZF R1

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 998 cc

L55 BLYMOT history

L55 BLY is a black petrol Yamaha YZF R1 first used on 30 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 34,111 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jul 2027
Mileage
34,111 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,569 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 BLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Yamaha
Model
YZF R1
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 BLY was last recorded at 34,111 miles on 4 Jul 2026, 6,072 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
28,039 miles · 15 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,072 miles
Average per year
1,569 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 34,111 miles
  • 2025 – 28,039 miles
  • 2024 – 26,190 miles
  • 2022 – 23,580 miles
  • 2021 – 18,578 miles
  • 2020 – 17,403 miles
  • 2019 – 14,423 miles
  • 2018 – 14,154 miles
  • 2017 – 13,731 miles
  • 2016 – 13,423 miles
  • 2015 – 13,086 miles
  • 2014 – 11,420 miles
  • 2013 – 8,500 miles
  • 2011 – 8,210 miles
  • 2010 – 7,891 miles
  • 2009 – 7,430 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,111 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,111 miles (+6,072)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    34,111 miles
    Test number
    578383698566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass28,039 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    28,039 miles
    Test number
    392345994488
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  3. Fail28,039 miles (+1,849)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,039 miles
    Test number
    445270453327
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  4. Pass26,190 miles (+2,610)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    26,190 miles
    Test number
    662479332268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass23,580 miles (+5,002)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    23,580 miles
    Test number
    297714418829
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))
  6. Pass18,578 miles (+1,175)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    18,578 miles
    Test number
    323670754160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass17,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    17,403 miles
    Test number
    312827378041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail17,403 miles (+2,980)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,403 miles
    Test number
    420036995354
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
  9. Pass14,423 miles (+269)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    14,423 miles
    Test number
    809439872868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass14,154 miles (+423)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    14,154 miles
    Test number
    975720323448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass13,731 miles (+308)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    13,731 miles
    Test number
    312032614136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass13,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    13,423 miles
    Test number
    722895155022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail13,423 miles (+337)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,423 miles
    Test number
    202372994082
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
  14. Pass13,086 miles (+1,666)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    13,086 miles
    Test number
    249439525188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass11,420 miles (+2,920)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    11,420 miles
    Test number
    778105534189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass8,500 miles (+290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    8,500 miles
    Test number
    188475233193
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  17. Pass8,210 miles (+319)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    8,210 miles
    Test number
    719367971235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass7,891 miles (+461)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    7,891 miles
    Test number
    831227880142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass7,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    7,430 miles
    Test number
    952441589177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 BLY

Does L55 BLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 BLY is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 BLY?
The MOT on L55 BLY is valid until 3 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 BLY done?
L55 BLY was recorded at 34,111 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2026, an average of 1,569 miles a year.
Has L55 BLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 BLY has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L55 BLY 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 L55 BLY find?
L55 BLY passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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