Yamaha YZF-R1

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 998 cc

S717 BWVMOT history

S717 BWV is a blue petrol Yamaha YZF-R1 first used on 3 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 27,021 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
27,021 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
944 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S717 BWV
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
3 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S717 BWV was last recorded at 27,021 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 363 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
26,658 miles · 17 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
363 miles
Average per year
944 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 27,021 miles
  • 2021 – 26,658 miles
  • 2020 – 26,312 miles
  • 2019 – 25,943 miles
  • 2018 – 25,354 miles
  • 2017 – 24,982 miles
  • 2016 – 24,535 miles
  • 2015 – 23,001 miles
  • 2014 – 18,613 miles
  • 2013 – 10,457 miles
  • 2009 – 10,365 miles
  • 2007 – 8,896 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,021 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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 tight (6.2.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass27,021 miles (+363)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    27,021 miles
    Test number
    419224041111
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass26,658 miles (+346)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    26,658 miles
    Test number
    397783400980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass26,312 miles (+369)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2021
    Odometer
    26,312 miles
    Test number
    837825243934
    • MinorIndicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass25,943 miles (+589)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    25,943 miles
    Test number
    686333229121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass25,354 miles (+372)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    25,354 miles
    Test number
    152080946715
    • AdvisoryChain links tight and noisey

  6. Pass24,982 miles (+447)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    24,982 miles
    Test number
    307963025560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass24,535 miles (+1,534)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    24,535 miles
    Test number
    242584154933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass23,001 miles (+4,388)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    23,001 miles
    Test number
    198882565099
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • NoteBoth head lights masked at time of test
    • NoteFront tyre pressure low

  9. Pass18,613 miles (+8,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    18,613 miles
    Test number
    176409744462
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

  10. Pass10,457 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    10,457 miles
    Test number
    195890553021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass10,365 miles (+1,469)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    10,365 miles
    Test number
    783903399041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail8,896 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,896 miles
    Test number
    754808187152
    • Repaired at testRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

  13. Pass8,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    8,896 miles
    Test number
    973978087194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S717 BWV

Does S717 BWV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S717 BWV is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S717 BWV?
The MOT on S717 BWV is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S717 BWV done?
S717 BWV was recorded at 27,021 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 944 miles a year.
Has S717 BWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S717 BWV has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2007.
Has the mileage on S717 BWV 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 S717 BWV find?
S717 BWV passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: front tyre worn close to the legal limit.

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