Yamaha YZF R1

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 998 cc

T494 VVWMOT history

T494 VVW is a blue petrol Yamaha YZF R1 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Jan 2023 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 28,129 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Jan 2023
Mileage
28,129 mi
At MOT on 11 Jan 2022
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,050 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T494 VVW
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 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T494 VVW was last recorded at 28,129 miles on 11 Jan 2022, 117 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
28,012 miles · 4 May 2021
Between the last two tests
117 miles
Average per year
1,050 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 28,129 miles
  • 2021 – 28,012 miles
  • 2017 – 26,320 miles
  • 2016 – 25,146 miles
  • 2014 – 23,232 miles
  • 2013 – 21,821 miles
  • 2012 – 20,235 miles
  • 2011 – 19,315 miles
  • 2010 – 17,090 miles
  • 2009 – 14,819 miles
  • 2008 – 14,528 miles
  • 2007 – 13,149 miles
  • 2006 – 11,398 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,129 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 2 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,129 miles (+117)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    28,129 miles
    Test number
    162576759705
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  2. Pass28,012 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    28,012 miles
    Test number
    112636892943
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  3. Fail28,012 miles (+1,692)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,012 miles
    Test number
    910331416260
    • MajorRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  4. Pass26,320 miles (+1,174)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    26,320 miles
    Test number
    393859254370
    • AdvisoryDrive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

  5. Pass25,146 miles (+1,914)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    25,146 miles
    Test number
    129625110931
    • AdvisoryRear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

  6. Pass23,232 miles (+1,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    23,232 miles
    Test number
    535038754156
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  7. Pass21,821 miles (+1,586)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    21,821 miles
    Test number
    795416433231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass20,235 miles (+920)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    20,235 miles
    Test number
    977850412225
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  9. Pass19,315 miles (+2,225)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    19,315 miles
    Test number
    328185251137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass17,090 miles (+2,271)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    17,090 miles
    Test number
    161504930175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass14,819 miles (+291)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    14,819 miles
    Test number
    394852679052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail14,528 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,528 miles
    Test number
    132168038095
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.6)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

  13. Pass14,528 miles (+1,379)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    14,528 miles
    Test number
    654588438090
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

  14. Pass13,149 miles (+1,751)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    13,149 miles
    Test number
    921100537079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass11,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    11,398 miles
    Test number
    551753336020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T494 VVW

Does T494 VVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T494 VVW expired on 10 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T494 VVW?
The MOT on T494 VVW expired on 10 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T494 VVW done?
T494 VVW was recorded at 28,129 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2022, an average of 1,050 miles a year.
Has T494 VVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T494 VVW has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2021.
Has the mileage on T494 VVW 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 VVW find?
T494 VVW passed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2022 with 1 advisory: exhaust noisy.

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