Yamaha YZF R1

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 998 cc

T537 XVTMOT history

T537 XVT is a blue petrol Yamaha YZF R1 first used on 18 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 42,996 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
42,996 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
639 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T537 XVT
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
18 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T537 XVT was last recorded at 42,996 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,992 miles · 19 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
639 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,996 miles
  • 2023 – 42,992 miles
  • 2022 – 42,988 miles
  • 2021 – 42,973 miles
  • 2020 – 42,964 miles
  • 2019 – 42,741 miles
  • 2018 – 42,491 miles
  • 2017 – 42,316 miles
  • 2016 – 41,615 miles
  • 2015 – 41,006 miles
  • 2014 – 40,057 miles
  • 2013 – 34,538 miles
  • 2008 – 31,432 miles
  • 2007 – 30,468 miles
  • 2006 – 30,438 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,996 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Rear reflector on motorcycle missing

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,996 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    42,996 miles
    Test number
    386019766194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass42,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    42,992 miles
    Test number
    876613513598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail42,992 miles (+4)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,992 miles
    Test number
    190676812684
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  4. Pass42,988 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    42,988 miles
    Test number
    700323935327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass42,973 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    42,973 miles
    Test number
    548909490585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass42,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    42,964 miles
    Test number
    514022153627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail42,964 miles (+223)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,964 miles
    Test number
    641810715665
    • DangerousStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
  8. Pass42,741 miles (+250)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    42,741 miles
    Test number
    813883432066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass42,491 miles (+175)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    42,491 miles
    Test number
    500635681277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,316 miles (+701)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    42,316 miles
    Test number
    738902126677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,615 miles (+609)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    41,615 miles
    Test number
    543391724358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    41,006 miles
    Test number
    395789665123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail41,006 miles (+949)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,006 miles
    Test number
    996789165150
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
  14. Pass40,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    40,057 miles
    Test number
    886836054187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail40,055 miles (+5,517)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,055 miles
    Test number
    696446754164
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)
    • FailureRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  16. Pass34,538 miles (+3,106)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    34,538 miles
    Test number
    189861473104
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  17. Pass31,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    31,432 miles
    Test number
    904376348352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail31,432 miles (+964)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,432 miles
    Test number
    614154348352
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • FailureRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
    • NoteNail in rear tyre
  19. Fail30,468 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,468 miles
    Test number
    232339457499
    • Repaired at testRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
  20. Pass30,468 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    30,468 miles
    Test number
    501159957167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    30,438 miles
    Test number
    830590216301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T537 XVT

Does T537 XVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T537 XVT is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T537 XVT?
The MOT on T537 XVT is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T537 XVT done?
T537 XVT was recorded at 42,996 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 639 miles a year.
Has T537 XVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T537 XVT has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T537 XVT 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 T537 XVT find?
T537 XVT passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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