Yamaha YZF R1

White and Multi-colour · Petrol · 1999 · 998 cc

T494 BRSMOT history

T494 BRS is a white and multi-colour petrol Yamaha YZF R1 first used on 2 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 30,794 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2026
Mileage
30,794 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
688 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T494 BRS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Yamaha
Model
YZF R1
Colour
White and Multi-colour
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T494 BRS was last recorded at 30,794 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 60 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
30,734 miles · 19 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
60 miles
Average per year
688 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 30,794 miles
  • 2023 – 30,734 miles
  • 2021 – 30,641 miles
  • 2019 – 30,286 miles
  • 2018 – 29,643 miles
  • 2017 – 29,054 miles
  • 2016 – 28,766 miles
  • 2015 – 28,048 miles
  • 2014 – 27,877 miles
  • 2013 – 26,950 miles
  • 2012 – 26,521 miles
  • 2010 – 25,654 miles
  • 2009 – 24,281 miles
  • 2008 – 22,090 miles
  • 2006 – 20,224 miles
  • 2005 – 17,003 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,794 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass30,794 miles (+60)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    30,794 miles
    Test number
    876259500453
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass30,734 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    30,734 miles
    Test number
    855281443772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass30,641 miles (+355)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    30,641 miles
    Test number
    441862980105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass30,286 miles (+643)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    30,286 miles
    Test number
    948497645024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass29,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    29,643 miles
    Test number
    277522944066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail29,643 miles (+589)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,643 miles
    Test number
    214736349988
    • Repaired at testSteering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
  7. Pass29,054 miles (+288)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    29,054 miles
    Test number
    652746007780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass28,766 miles (+718)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    28,766 miles
    Test number
    352149308601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass28,048 miles (+171)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    28,048 miles
    Test number
    638855085046
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  10. Pass27,877 miles (+927)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    27,877 miles
    Test number
    287877764110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass26,950 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    26,950 miles
    Test number
    695977513161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail26,947 miles (+426)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,947 miles
    Test number
    298603713423
    • FailureStop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
  13. Pass26,521 miles (+867)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    26,521 miles
    Test number
    388010202170
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
  14. Pass25,654 miles (+1,373)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    25,654 miles
    Test number
    203785080216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,281 miles (+2,191)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    24,281 miles
    Test number
    124644259265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,090 miles (+1,866)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    22,090 miles
    Test number
    383238578074
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  17. Pass20,224 miles (+3,221)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    20,224 miles
    Test number
    472980206493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass17,003 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    17,003 miles
    Test number
    752160685248
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Questions about T494 BRS

Does T494 BRS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T494 BRS is valid until 20 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T494 BRS?
The MOT on T494 BRS is valid until 20 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T494 BRS done?
T494 BRS was recorded at 30,794 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 688 miles a year.
Has T494 BRS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T494 BRS has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on T494 BRS 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 T494 BRS find?
T494 BRS passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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