Yamaha YZF

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 998 cc

S818 VBJMOT history

S818 VBJ is a red petrol Yamaha YZF first used on 28 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Jul 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 42,208 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Jul 2026
Mileage
42,208 mi
At MOT on 26 Jul 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,334 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S818 VBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Yamaha
Model
YZF
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S818 VBJ was last recorded at 42,208 miles on 26 Jul 2025, 101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,107 miles · 21 May 2024
Between the last two tests
101 miles
Average per year
1,334 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 42,208 miles
  • 2024 – 42,107 miles
  • 2022 – 41,637 miles
  • 2020 – 41,430 miles
  • 2019 – 40,331 miles
  • 2018 – 39,603 miles
  • 2016 – 39,567 miles
  • 2015 – 32,723 miles
  • 2013 – 32,029 miles
  • 2012 – 31,032 miles
  • 2011 – 28,781 miles
  • 2010 – 25,995 miles
  • 2009 – 23,129 miles
  • 2008 – 20,768 miles
  • 2007 – 19,556 miles
  • 2006 – 16,685 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,208 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,208 miles (+101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    42,208 miles
    Test number
    320045771203
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass42,107 miles (+32)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    42,107 miles
    Test number
    493418922565
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail42,075 miles (+438)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,075 miles
    Test number
    630298957818
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass41,637 miles (+207)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    41,637 miles
    Test number
    721676241378
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass41,430 miles (+1,099)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    41,430 miles
    Test number
    475866750109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass40,331 miles (+728)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    40,331 miles
    Test number
    355563776337
    • AdvisoryRear rear o/s tail light not working

  7. Pass39,603 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    39,603 miles
    Test number
    279415306674
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  8. Fail39,603 miles (+36)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,603 miles
    Test number
    917494408659
    • DangerousFront Horn not working (1.7.3a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  9. Pass39,567 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    39,567 miles
    Test number
    286371506426
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  10. Fail39,567 miles (+6,844)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,567 miles
    Test number
    870846182008
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering horn insecure fouling on top yoke (2.1.2a)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  11. Fail32,723 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,723 miles
    Test number
    226612425167
    • Repaired at testRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

  12. Pass32,723 miles (+694)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    32,723 miles
    Test number
    847292325107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail32,029 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,029 miles
    Test number
    475391233465
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • NoteO/s tail light not working

  14. Pass32,029 miles (+997)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    32,029 miles
    Test number
    959131233385
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • NoteO/s tail light not working

  15. Pass31,032 miles (+2,251)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    31,032 miles
    Test number
    656709912245
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • NoteO/s tail light not working

  16. Fail28,781 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,781 miles
    Test number
    509695511243
    • Repaired at testRear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
    • Repaired at testStop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

  17. Pass28,781 miles (+2,786)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    28,781 miles
    Test number
    609735611220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    25,995 miles
    Test number
    254901400238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail25,995 miles (+2,866)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,995 miles
    Test number
    412061600266
    • FailureRear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

  20. Pass23,129 miles (+2,361)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    23,129 miles
    Test number
    770695699141
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

  21. Pass20,768 miles (+1,212)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    20,768 miles
    Test number
    743858858112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,556 miles (+2,871)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    19,556 miles
    Test number
    323493657125
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  23. Pass16,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    16,685 miles
    Test number
    203227856470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S818 VBJ

Does S818 VBJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S818 VBJ expired on 25 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S818 VBJ?
The MOT on S818 VBJ expired on 25 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S818 VBJ done?
S818 VBJ was recorded at 42,208 miles at its MOT on 26 Jul 2025, an average of 1,334 miles a year.
Has S818 VBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S818 VBJ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on S818 VBJ 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 S818 VBJ find?
S818 VBJ passed its latest MOT on 26 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: exhaust noisy; rear shock absorber has a reduced damping effect.

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