Yamaha R6

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 599 cc

T497 OKUMOT history

T497 OKU is a blue petrol Yamaha R6 first used on 16 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 29,657 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Aug 2026
Mileage
29,657 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
624 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T497 OKU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Yamaha
Model
R6
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
599 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T497 OKU was last recorded at 29,657 miles on 4 Aug 2025, 518 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
29,139 miles · 8 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
518 miles
Average per year
624 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 29,657 miles
  • 2024 – 29,139 miles
  • 2023 – 26,737 miles
  • 2019 – 25,838 miles
  • 2018 – 21,746 miles
  • 2016 – 21,454 miles
  • 2015 – 21,142 miles
  • 2012 – 20,475 miles
  • 2009 – 18,132 miles
  • 2007 – 18,081 miles
  • 2006 – 17,496 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,657 miles
  • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Reccomend replacement ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass29,657 miles (+518)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    29,657 miles
    Test number
    263688393994
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Reccomend replacement ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass29,139 miles (+2,402)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    29,139 miles
    Test number
    893511054150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass26,737 miles (+899)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    26,737 miles
    Test number
    409709158122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass25,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    25,838 miles
    Test number
    176647991301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail25,838 miles (+4,092)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,838 miles
    Test number
    648042237356
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass21,746 miles (+292)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    21,746 miles
    Test number
    101814250541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass21,454 miles (+312)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    21,454 miles
    Test number
    195392481640
    • AdvisoryExhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

  8. Pass21,142 miles (+667)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    21,142 miles
    Test number
    718051415112
    • NoteChain guard missing

  9. Fail20,475 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,475 miles
    Test number
    207371302117
    • Repaired at testDirection indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

  10. Pass20,475 miles (+2,343)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    20,475 miles
    Test number
    747281602108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass18,132 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    18,132 miles
    Test number
    611420339368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass18,081 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    18,081 miles
    Test number
    874893727122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail18,045 miles (+549)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,045 miles
    Test number
    130017497008
    • FailureOffside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

  14. Pass17,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    17,496 miles
    Test number
    693051446088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T497 OKU

Does T497 OKU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T497 OKU expired on 3 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T497 OKU?
The MOT on T497 OKU expired on 3 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T497 OKU done?
T497 OKU was recorded at 29,657 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2025, an average of 624 miles a year.
Has T497 OKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T497 OKU has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on T497 OKU 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 T497 OKU find?
T497 OKU passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2025 with 5 advisories: drive chain slightly loose; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; rear brake pad(s) close to minimum limit, and 2 more.

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