Yamaha YZF

Red and Black · Petrol · 1997 · 599 cc

R720 LELMOT history

R720 LEL is a red and black petrol Yamaha YZF first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 31,353 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
31,353 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,028 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R720 LEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Yamaha
Model
YZF
Colour
Red and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
599 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R720 LEL was last recorded at 31,353 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 87 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
31,266 miles · 1 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
87 miles
Average per year
1,028 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 31,353 miles
  • 2025 – 29,483 miles
  • 2024 – 26,778 miles
  • 2023 – 26,106 miles
  • 2022 – 24,438 miles
  • 2021 – 23,055 miles
  • 2020 – 22,275 miles
  • 2019 – 21,492 miles
  • 2018 – 20,530 miles
  • 2017 – 19,856 miles
  • 2016 – 19,525 miles
  • 2015 – 17,507 miles
  • 2013 – 16,919 miles
  • 2012 – 16,288 miles
  • 2011 – 14,977 miles
  • 2010 – 12,711 miles
  • 2009 – 11,728 miles
  • 2008 – 11,430 miles
  • 2007 – 10,649 miles
  • 2006 – 10,072 miles
  • 2005 – 9,565 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,353 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,353 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    31,353 miles
    Test number
    821055048227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail31,266 miles (+1,783)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,266 miles
    Test number
    176469273412
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass29,483 miles (+2,705)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    29,483 miles
    Test number
    820706691247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass26,778 miles (+672)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    26,778 miles
    Test number
    969113951446
    • AdvisoryRear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass26,106 miles (+1,668)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    26,106 miles
    Test number
    526184398345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass24,438 miles (+1,383)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    24,438 miles
    Test number
    849881089335
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass23,055 miles (+780)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    23,055 miles
    Test number
    371879838608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass22,275 miles (+783)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    22,275 miles
    Test number
    512019824882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass21,492 miles (+962)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    21,492 miles
    Test number
    763347680518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass20,530 miles (+674)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    20,530 miles
    Test number
    490152157044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass19,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    19,856 miles
    Test number
    450763497067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail19,856 miles (+331)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,856 miles
    Test number
    593756616550
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

  13. Pass19,525 miles (+2,018)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    19,525 miles
    Test number
    288069830879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass17,507 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    17,507 miles
    Test number
    467772575077
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

  15. Fail17,507 miles (+588)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,507 miles
    Test number
    506302775012
    • FailureTyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

  16. Pass16,919 miles (+631)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    16,919 miles
    Test number
    195575813277
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  17. Pass16,288 miles (+1,311)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    16,288 miles
    Test number
    416521232279
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

  18. Pass14,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    14,977 miles
    Test number
    426634911219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail14,977 miles (+2,266)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,977 miles
    Test number
    837494911228
    • Repaired at testTyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

  20. Pass12,711 miles (+983)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    12,711 miles
    Test number
    851675800297
    • AdvisoryExhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

  21. Pass11,728 miles (+298)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    11,728 miles
    Test number
    673930429218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,430 miles (+781)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    11,430 miles
    Test number
    592508328219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass10,649 miles (+577)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    10,649 miles
    Test number
    362935417200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass10,072 miles (+507)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    10,072 miles
    Test number
    723729696133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass9,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    9,565 miles
    Test number
    860290515257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R720 LEL

Does R720 LEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R720 LEL is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on R720 LEL?
The MOT on R720 LEL is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R720 LEL done?
R720 LEL was recorded at 31,353 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 1,028 miles a year.
Has R720 LEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R720 LEL has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on R720 LEL 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 R720 LEL find?
R720 LEL passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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