Yamaha YZF-R1

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 998 cc

R16 DONMOT history

R16 DON is a blue petrol Yamaha YZF-R1 first used on 19 Mar 1998. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 12,159 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
12,159 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
68 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 DON
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Yamaha
Model
YZF-R1
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
19 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 DON was last recorded at 12,159 miles on 7 May 2026, 115 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
12,044 miles · 4 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
115 miles
Average per year
68 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 12,159 miles
  • 2022 – 12,044 miles
  • 2016 – 12,008 miles
  • 2015 – 11,931 miles
  • 2014 – 11,833 miles
  • 2013 – 11,640 miles
  • 2009 – 11,615 miles
  • 2008 – 11,605 miles
  • 2007 – 11,484 miles
  • 2006 – 11,099 miles
  • 2005 – 10,757 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass12,159 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust noisy Aftermarket muffler (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 7 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass12,159 miles (+115)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    12,159 miles
    Test number
    604889757165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust noisy Aftermarket muffler (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass12,044 miles (+36)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    12,044 miles
    Test number
    159120443768
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  3. Pass12,008 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    12,008 miles
    Test number
    391995239712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass11,931 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    11,931 miles
    Test number
    866155785186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass11,833 miles (+193)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    11,833 miles
    Test number
    807789804296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass11,640 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    11,640 miles
    Test number
    315553623197
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

  7. Pass11,615 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    11,615 miles
    Test number
    152953349269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass11,605 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    11,605 miles
    Test number
    204002888257
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

  9. Fail11,605 miles (+121)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,605 miles
    Test number
    401772688254
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

  10. Pass11,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    11,484 miles
    Test number
    354132817321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail11,484 miles (+385)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,484 miles
    Test number
    522352117396
    • Repaired at testRear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

  12. Fail11,099 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,099 miles
    Test number
    762585326307
    • Repaired at testRear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

  13. Pass11,099 miles (+342)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    11,099 miles
    Test number
    933695426342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass10,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    10,757 miles
    Test number
    651460585228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 DON

Does R16 DON currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 DON is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 DON?
The MOT on R16 DON is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 DON done?
R16 DON was recorded at 12,159 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 68 miles a year.
Has R16 DON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 DON has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2008.
Has the mileage on R16 DON 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 R16 DON find?
R16 DON passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear exhaust noisy aftermarket muffler; rear wheel bearing has slight play.

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