Yamaha YZF-R1

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 998 cc

T540 JCVMOT history

T540 JCV is a blue petrol Yamaha YZF-R1 first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 52,989 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jul 2026
Mileage
52,989 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,694 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T540 JCV
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
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T540 JCV was last recorded at 52,989 miles on 17 Jul 2025, 70 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jul 2014: 50,273 miles, lower than 500,019 miles on 22 Jun 2013.

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
52,919 miles · 23 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
70 miles
Average per year
1,694 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 52,989 miles
  • 2022 – 52,919 miles
  • 2016 – 52,839 miles
  • 2015 – 51,391 miles
  • 2014 – 50,273 miles
  • 2013 – 500,019 miles
  • 2010 – 42,358 miles
  • 2009 – 36,313 miles
  • 2008 – 30,404 miles
  • 2007 – 26,594 miles
  • 2006 – 20,376 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,989 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

14 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,989 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    52,989 miles
    Test number
    310132513942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass52,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    52,919 miles
    Test number
    138713028146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail52,915 miles (+76)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,915 miles
    Test number
    863802498387
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 0.72mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass52,839 miles (+1,448)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    52,839 miles
    Test number
    182111505244
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  5. Pass51,391 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    51,391 miles
    Test number
    877107695112
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  6. Fail51,391 miles (+1,118)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,391 miles
    Test number
    505417895158
    • FailureDirection indicator missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureRear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
    • FailureStop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  7. Pass50,273 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    50,273 miles
    Test number
    115809994198
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • NoteAll position lamps and headlamps have been permenantly covered up

  8. Fail50,273 miles (-449,746)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,273 miles
    Test number
    585597794142
    • FailureDirection indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • NoteAll position lamps and headlamps have been permenantly covered up

  9. Pass500,019 miles (+457,661)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    500,019 miles
    Test number
    375733073170
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  10. Pass42,358 miles (+6,045)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    42,358 miles
    Test number
    593130100121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,313 miles (+5,909)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    36,313 miles
    Test number
    684275519159
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

  12. Pass30,404 miles (+3,810)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    30,404 miles
    Test number
    702589408131
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • NoteNon standard hi level exhaust

  13. Pass26,594 miles (+6,218)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    26,594 miles
    Test number
    951058427155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    20,376 miles
    Test number
    191308606109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T540 JCV

Does T540 JCV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T540 JCV expired on 16 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T540 JCV?
The MOT on T540 JCV expired on 16 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T540 JCV done?
T540 JCV was recorded at 52,989 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2025, an average of 1,694 miles a year.
Has T540 JCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T540 JCV has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T540 JCV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jul 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T540 JCV find?
T540 JCV passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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