Yamaha YZF R1

White · Petrol · 1999 · 998 cc

T438 RWVMOT history

T438 RWV is a white petrol Yamaha YZF R1 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 26,636 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Sept 2026
Mileage
26,636 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2025
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T438 RWV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Yamaha
Model
YZF R1
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T438 RWV was last recorded at 26,636 miles on 11 Sept 2025, 525 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Apr 2008: 13,136 miles, lower than 113,118 miles on 24 Apr 2007.

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
26,111 miles · 28 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
525 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 26,636 miles
  • 2024 – 26,111 miles
  • 2023 – 25,810 miles
  • 2022 – 25,215 miles
  • 2018 – 24,004 miles
  • 2015 – 23,846 miles
  • 2014 – 23,655 miles
  • 2012 – 23,052 miles
  • 2011 – 21,840 miles
  • 2010 – 17,483 miles
  • 2009 – 16,191 miles
  • 2008 – 13,141 miles
  • 2007 – 113,118 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass26,636 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 24 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass26,636 miles (+525)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    26,636 miles
    Test number
    802472727490
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

  2. Pass26,111 miles (+301)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    26,111 miles
    Test number
    818316595215
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

  3. Pass25,810 miles (+595)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    25,810 miles
    Test number
    720584605766
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass25,215 miles (+1,211)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    25,215 miles
    Test number
    316511461288
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

  5. Pass24,004 miles (+158)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    24,004 miles
    Test number
    841755287434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass23,846 miles (+191)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    23,846 miles
    Test number
    249746495413
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

  7. Pass23,655 miles (+603)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    23,655 miles
    Test number
    407915734024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass23,052 miles (+1,212)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    23,052 miles
    Test number
    508510802287
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  9. Pass21,840 miles (+4,357)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    21,840 miles
    Test number
    695223281132
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  10. Pass17,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    17,483 miles
    Test number
    421287920180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail17,483 miles (+1,292)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,483 miles
    Test number
    361886220190
    • FailureCentre Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
    • FailureCentre Front Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • FailureCentre Rear Lower Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

  12. Pass16,191 miles (+3,050)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    16,191 miles
    Test number
    411752519199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass13,141 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    13,141 miles
    Test number
    593580018186
    • AdvisoryLower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
    • NoteCut in rear tyre

  14. Fail13,136 miles (-99,982)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,136 miles
    Test number
    221270618148
    • FailureBrake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
    • FailureRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
    • AdvisoryLower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
    • NoteCut in rear tyre

  15. Pass113,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    113,118 miles
    Test number
    144184717175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T438 RWV

Does T438 RWV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T438 RWV expired on 10 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T438 RWV?
The MOT on T438 RWV expired on 10 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T438 RWV done?
T438 RWV was recorded at 26,636 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2025.
Has T438 RWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T438 RWV has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2010.
Has the mileage on T438 RWV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Apr 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T438 RWV find?
T438 RWV passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: exhaust noisy; steering headbearing has slight free play.

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