Yamaha YZF-R1

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 998 cc

T226 YBLMOT history

T226 YBL is a blue petrol Yamaha YZF-R1 first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 19,034 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
19,034 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
470 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T226 YBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Yamaha
Model
YZF-R1
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T226 YBL was last recorded at 19,034 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 147 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Sept 2016: 1,554 miles, lower than 15,290 miles on 22 Aug 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
18,887 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
147 miles
Average per year
470 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 19,034 miles
  • 2025 – 18,887 miles
  • 2024 – 18,551 miles
  • 2023 – 18,338 miles
  • 2022 – 18,214 miles
  • 2021 – 17,771 miles
  • 2020 – 17,336 miles
  • 2019 – 17,257 miles
  • 2018 – 16,778 miles
  • 2017 – 16,340 miles
  • 2016 – 1,554 miles
  • 2015 – 15,290 miles
  • 2014 – 14,701 miles
  • 2013 – 14,394 miles
  • 2012 – 14,074 miles
  • 2011 – 13,551 miles
  • 2010 – 12,510 miles
  • 2009 – 11,117 miles
  • 2008 – 10,732 miles
  • 2007 – 10,194 miles
  • 2006 – 9,561 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass19,034 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass19,034 miles (+147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    19,034 miles
    Test number
    762752442687
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass18,887 miles (+336)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    18,887 miles
    Test number
    693274813573
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass18,551 miles (+213)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    18,551 miles
    Test number
    323538774880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass18,338 miles (+124)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    18,338 miles
    Test number
    734873930561
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass18,214 miles (+443)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    18,214 miles
    Test number
    729317694167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass17,771 miles (+435)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    17,771 miles
    Test number
    126557656605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass17,336 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    17,336 miles
    Test number
    398651205201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass17,257 miles (+479)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    17,257 miles
    Test number
    633270123232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass16,778 miles (+438)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    16,778 miles
    Test number
    908843352033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass16,340 miles (+14,786)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    16,340 miles
    Test number
    121118030827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass1,554 miles (-13,736)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    1,554 miles
    Test number
    130442883173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass15,290 miles (+589)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    15,290 miles
    Test number
    681572757770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass14,701 miles (+307)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    14,701 miles
    Test number
    939681844233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail14,394 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,394 miles
    Test number
    225578143289
    • Repaired at testRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

  15. Pass14,394 miles (+320)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    14,394 miles
    Test number
    296608643266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,074 miles (+523)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    14,074 miles
    Test number
    325307952246
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  17. Pass13,551 miles (+1,041)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    13,551 miles
    Test number
    345704841220
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  18. Pass12,510 miles (+1,393)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    12,510 miles
    Test number
    543292410224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,117 miles (+385)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    11,117 miles
    Test number
    963400939281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass10,732 miles (+538)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    10,732 miles
    Test number
    341747528263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass10,194 miles (+633)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    10,194 miles
    Test number
    164109917202
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  22. Pass9,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    9,561 miles
    Test number
    754046696179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T226 YBL

Does T226 YBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T226 YBL is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T226 YBL?
The MOT on T226 YBL is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T226 YBL done?
T226 YBL was recorded at 19,034 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 470 miles a year.
Has T226 YBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T226 YBL has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2013.
Has the mileage on T226 YBL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Sept 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T226 YBL find?
T226 YBL passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: rear tyre worn close to the legal limit.

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