Yamaha YZF

Red and White · Petrol · 1998 · 1,000 cc

R779 VAMMOT history

R779 VAM is a red and white petrol Yamaha YZF first used on 8 Apr 1998. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 25,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jul 2027
Mileage
25,008 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
684 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R779 VAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Yamaha
Model
YZF
Colour
Red and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
8 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R779 VAM was last recorded at 25,008 miles on 11 Jul 2026, 772 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
24,236 miles · 11 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
772 miles
Average per year
684 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 25,008 miles
  • 2025 – 24,236 miles
  • 2024 – 23,912 miles
  • 2023 – 23,910 miles
  • 2017 – 23,869 miles
  • 2015 – 23,842 miles
  • 2013 – 23,731 miles
  • 2011 – 23,500 miles
  • 2010 – 18,766 miles
  • 2008 – 16,606 miles
  • 2007 – 11,839 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass25,008 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 7 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass25,008 miles (+772)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    25,008 miles
    Test number
    947080110819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass24,236 miles (+324)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    24,236 miles
    Test number
    543157635931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass23,912 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    23,912 miles
    Test number
    114956500337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass23,910 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    23,910 miles
    Test number
    753694642602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass23,869 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    23,869 miles
    Test number
    546557784085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass23,842 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    23,842 miles
    Test number
    514776476078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass23,731 miles (+231)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    23,731 miles
    Test number
    917102453163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass23,500 miles (+4,734)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    23,500 miles
    Test number
    459300491180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail18,766 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,766 miles
    Test number
    510830390108
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

  10. Pass18,766 miles (+2,160)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    18,766 miles
    Test number
    724310190104
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

  11. Fail16,606 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,606 miles
    Test number
    224571038192
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

  12. Pass16,606 miles (+4,767)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    16,606 miles
    Test number
    281621138455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass11,839 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    11,839 miles
    Test number
    582887397090
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

  14. Fail11,839 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,839 miles
    Test number
    814947997060
    • Repaired at testRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Questions about R779 VAM

Does R779 VAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R779 VAM is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on R779 VAM?
The MOT on R779 VAM is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R779 VAM done?
R779 VAM was recorded at 25,008 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2026, an average of 684 miles a year.
Has R779 VAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R779 VAM has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2010.
Has the mileage on R779 VAM 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 R779 VAM find?
R779 VAM passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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