Yamaha YZF R1

White and Orange · Petrol · 1998 · 998 cc

R34 GPUMOT history

R34 GPU is a white and orange petrol Yamaha YZF R1 first used on 21 May 1998. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 21,709 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
21,709 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
649 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R34 GPU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Yamaha
Model
YZF R1
Colour
White and Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
21 May 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R34 GPU was last recorded at 21,709 miles on 15 Aug 2026, 487 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
21,222 miles · 23 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
487 miles
Average per year
649 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 21,709 miles
  • 2025 – 21,222 miles
  • 2024 – 20,627 miles
  • 2023 – 19,983 miles
  • 2022 – 19,292 miles
  • 2021 – 18,685 miles
  • 2017 – 18,460 miles
  • 2016 – 17,602 miles
  • 2014 – 17,407 miles
  • 2012 – 17,126 miles
  • 2010 – 16,870 miles
  • 2009 – 15,041 miles
  • 2008 – 12,908 miles
  • 2007 – 12,022 miles
  • 2005 – 8,096 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass21,709 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 18 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass21,709 miles (+487)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    21,709 miles
    Test number
    327414308361
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
  2. Pass21,222 miles (+595)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    21,222 miles
    Test number
    197414541985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass20,627 miles (+644)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    20,627 miles
    Test number
    326377677255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass19,983 miles (+691)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    19,983 miles
    Test number
    685367184200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass19,292 miles (+607)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    19,292 miles
    Test number
    462299833262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass18,685 miles (+225)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    18,685 miles
    Test number
    707395087211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass18,460 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    18,460 miles
    Test number
    107813102973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail18,398 miles (+796)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,398 miles
    Test number
    233508379428
    • FailureFront Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)
    • FailureRear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)
  9. Pass17,602 miles (+195)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    17,602 miles
    Test number
    468813974697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass17,407 miles (+281)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    17,407 miles
    Test number
    298354814219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass17,126 miles (+256)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    17,126 miles
    Test number
    925218982121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass16,870 miles (+1,829)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    16,870 miles
    Test number
    383364380268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass15,041 miles (+2,133)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    15,041 miles
    Test number
    254562149187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail12,908 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,908 miles
    Test number
    374496418161
    • Repaired at testHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
  15. Pass12,908 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    12,908 miles
    Test number
    620646818102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass12,907 miles (+885)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    12,907 miles
    Test number
    160144598024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass12,022 miles (+3,926)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    12,022 miles
    Test number
    943782477054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass8,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    8,096 miles
    Test number
    383310135281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R34 GPU

Does R34 GPU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R34 GPU is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on R34 GPU?
The MOT on R34 GPU is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R34 GPU done?
R34 GPU was recorded at 21,709 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2026, an average of 649 miles a year.
Has R34 GPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R34 GPU has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2017.
Has the mileage on R34 GPU 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 R34 GPU find?
R34 GPU passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake binding but not excessively; rear brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort.

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