Yamaha YZF R1

Red and White · Petrol · 1999 · 998 cc

T551 EKXMOT history

T551 EKX is a red and white petrol Yamaha YZF R1 first used on 21 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 18,855 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
18,855 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
465 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T551 EKX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Yamaha
Model
YZF R1
Colour
Red and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T551 EKX was last recorded at 18,855 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 75 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
18,780 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
75 miles
Average per year
465 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 18,855 miles
  • 2025 – 18,780 miles
  • 2024 – 18,719 miles
  • 2023 – 18,652 miles
  • 2022 – 18,495 miles
  • 2021 – 18,304 miles
  • 2020 – 18,117 miles
  • 2019 – 17,933 miles
  • 2018 – 17,804 miles
  • 2017 – 17,680 miles
  • 2016 – 17,568 miles
  • 2015 – 17,251 miles
  • 2014 – 16,803 miles
  • 2013 – 15,333 miles
  • 2012 – 14,474 miles
  • 2011 – 12,828 miles
  • 2010 – 11,746 miles
  • 2009 – 10,722 miles
  • 2008 – 10,059 miles
  • 2007 – 9,725 miles
  • 2006 – 9,477 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass18,855 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass18,855 miles (+75)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    18,855 miles
    Test number
    202939950588
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass18,780 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    18,780 miles
    Test number
    455898298374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass18,719 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    18,719 miles
    Test number
    135007051448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass18,652 miles (+157)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    18,652 miles
    Test number
    112563161325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass18,495 miles (+191)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    18,495 miles
    Test number
    789280302405
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre profile worn
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass18,304 miles (+187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    18,304 miles
    Test number
    831223504769
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. Pass18,117 miles (+184)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    18,117 miles
    Test number
    279193397026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass17,933 miles (+129)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    17,933 miles
    Test number
    641989843022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass17,804 miles (+124)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    17,804 miles
    Test number
    383980637586
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass17,680 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    17,680 miles
    Test number
    960118294532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass17,568 miles (+317)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    17,568 miles
    Test number
    436279051609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass17,251 miles (+448)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    17,251 miles
    Test number
    172678405817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass16,803 miles (+1,470)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    16,803 miles
    Test number
    918093334228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass15,333 miles (+859)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    15,333 miles
    Test number
    325883663231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,474 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    14,474 miles
    Test number
    178148342244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail14,463 miles (+1,635)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,463 miles
    Test number
    685444242207
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
    • NoteRear N/S side light not working
  17. Pass12,828 miles (+1,082)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    12,828 miles
    Test number
    907812441264
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  18. Pass11,746 miles (+1,024)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    11,746 miles
    Test number
    123869130270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass10,722 miles (+663)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    10,722 miles
    Test number
    132251939274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass10,059 miles (+334)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    10,059 miles
    Test number
    641565848258
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  21. Pass9,725 miles (+248)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    9,725 miles
    Test number
    130979227297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass9,477 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    9,477 miles
    Test number
    194323516277
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Questions about T551 EKX

Does T551 EKX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T551 EKX is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T551 EKX?
The MOT on T551 EKX is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T551 EKX done?
T551 EKX was recorded at 18,855 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 465 miles a year.
Has T551 EKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T551 EKX has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2012.
Has the mileage on T551 EKX 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 T551 EKX find?
T551 EKX passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil.

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