Yamaha YZF 1000R

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,002 cc

T540 OWBMOT history

T540 OWB is a yellow petrol Yamaha YZF 1000R first used on 9 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2026 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 16,885 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Mar 2026
Mileage
16,885 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2025
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
230 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T540 OWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Yamaha
Model
YZF 1000R
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,002 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T540 OWB was last recorded at 16,885 miles on 21 Mar 2025, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
16,850 miles · 19 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
35 miles
Average per year
230 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 16,885 miles
  • 2023 – 16,850 miles
  • 2022 – 16,749 miles
  • 2021 – 16,737 miles
  • 2019 – 16,544 miles
  • 2016 – 16,446 miles
  • 2015 – 16,443 miles
  • 2013 – 15,539 miles
  • 2012 – 15,440 miles
  • 2011 – 15,327 miles
  • 2010 – 15,158 miles
  • 2009 – 14,668 miles
  • 2008 – 14,442 miles
  • 2007 – 13,427 miles
  • 2006 – 12,558 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass16,885 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass16,885 miles (+35)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    16,885 miles
    Test number
    705891428033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass16,850 miles (+101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    16,850 miles
    Test number
    807800382479
    • AdvisoryNearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass16,749 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    16,749 miles
    Test number
    769846304591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass16,737 miles (+193)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    16,737 miles
    Test number
    651372947079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass16,544 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    16,544 miles
    Test number
    586082205732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass16,446 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    16,446 miles
    Test number
    567950248501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass16,443 miles (+904)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    16,443 miles
    Test number
    985521685128
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  8. Pass15,539 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    15,539 miles
    Test number
    219445773172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass15,440 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    15,440 miles
    Test number
    869544662103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass15,327 miles (+169)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    15,327 miles
    Test number
    485326761121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass15,158 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    15,158 miles
    Test number
    241026660452
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
  12. Fail15,158 miles (+490)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,158 miles
    Test number
    153636360153
    • FailureFront position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.6)
    • FailureRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
  13. Pass14,668 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    14,668 miles
    Test number
    871119669187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail14,660 miles (+218)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,660 miles
    Test number
    411627169166
    • FailureFront Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
  15. Pass14,442 miles (+1,015)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    14,442 miles
    Test number
    852509668199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass13,427 miles (+869)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    13,427 miles
    Test number
    254624547148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass12,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    12,558 miles
    Test number
    303680366131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T540 OWB

Does T540 OWB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T540 OWB expired on 20 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T540 OWB?
The MOT on T540 OWB expired on 20 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T540 OWB done?
T540 OWB was recorded at 16,885 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2025, an average of 230 miles a year.
Has T540 OWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T540 OWB has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2010.
Has the mileage on T540 OWB 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 T540 OWB find?
T540 OWB passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil.

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