Yamaha YZF-R1

White and Orange · Petrol · 1999 · 998 cc

T308 YABMOT history

T308 YAB is a white and orange petrol Yamaha YZF-R1 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 21,955 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
21,955 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T308 YAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Yamaha
Model
YZF-R1
Colour
White and Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T308 YAB was last recorded at 21,955 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 164 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2018.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Aug 2012: 27,770 miles, lower than 54,680 miles on 23 May 2011.
  • 19 Aug 2013: 17,389 miles, lower than 27,869 miles on 14 Aug 2012.

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
21,791 miles · 20 Mar 2018
Between the last two tests
164 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 21,955 miles
  • 2018 – 21,791 miles
  • 2016 – 19,389 miles
  • 2015 – 18,149 miles
  • 2013 – 17,389 miles
  • 2012 – 27,869 miles
  • 2011 – 54,680 miles
  • 2010 – 47,979 miles
  • 2009 – 40,939 miles
  • 2007 – 34,930 miles
  • 2006 – 33,798 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass21,955 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Steering headbearing has slight free play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

13 tests since 12 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass21,955 miles (+164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    21,955 miles
    Test number
    309732520995
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass21,791 miles (+2,402)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    21,791 miles
    Test number
    269397586966
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bush has slight free play lower rear linkage bush (2.4.A2a(i))

  3. Pass19,389 miles (+1,240)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    19,389 miles
    Test number
    228523109824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass18,149 miles (+760)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    18,149 miles
    Test number
    547632445125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass17,389 miles (-10,480)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    17,389 miles
    Test number
    235041833216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass27,869 miles (+99)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    27,869 miles
    Test number
    416817722291
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  7. Fail27,770 miles (-26,910)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,770 miles
    Test number
    129962522215
    • FailureBrake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
    • FailureFront wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.5a)
    • FailureRear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  8. Pass54,680 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    54,680 miles
    Test number
    499103141185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • NoteN/s front indercator mounting damaged/slightly loose
    • NoteSlight fault on head light switch

  9. Fail54,680 miles (+6,701)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,680 miles
    Test number
    399460641105
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
    • FailureRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • NoteN/s front indercator mounting damaged/slightly loose
    • NoteSlight fault on head light switch

  10. Pass47,979 miles (+7,040)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    47,979 miles
    Test number
    851608040004
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
    • NoteFairings loose offside front
    • NoteRear light has slight interference

  11. Pass40,939 miles (+6,009)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    40,939 miles
    Test number
    303005759086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,930 miles (+1,132)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    34,930 miles
    Test number
    252863717311
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

  13. Pass33,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    33,798 miles
    Test number
    771495786262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T308 YAB

Does T308 YAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T308 YAB is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T308 YAB?
The MOT on T308 YAB is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T308 YAB done?
T308 YAB was recorded at 21,955 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026.
Has T308 YAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T308 YAB has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2012.
Has the mileage on T308 YAB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 9 Aug 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T308 YAB find?
T308 YAB passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil; rear tyre worn close to the legal limit.

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