Yamaha YZF R6

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 599 cc

T788 BLPMOT history

T788 BLP is a blue petrol Yamaha YZF R6 first used on 13 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 37,773 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
37,773 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
839 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T788 BLP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Yamaha
Model
YZF R6
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
599 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T788 BLP was last recorded at 37,773 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,758 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
839 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 37,773 miles
  • 2025 – 37,758 miles
  • 2024 – 37,740 miles
  • 2022 – 36,241 miles
  • 2021 – 35,377 miles
  • 2019 – 34,641 miles
  • 2018 – 33,740 miles
  • 2017 – 32,602 miles
  • 2015 – 30,753 miles
  • 2014 – 30,054 miles
  • 2013 – 27,855 miles
  • 2012 – 25,612 miles
  • 2011 – 24,987 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,773 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Steering headbearing has slight free play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,773 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    37,773 miles
    Test number
    438170324163
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Pass37,758 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    37,758 miles
    Test number
    657007802210
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Fail37,758 miles (+18)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,758 miles
    Test number
    329908502668
    • MajorFront Wheel bearing has excessive play noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam intermittent (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam intermittent (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashes when o/s working (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass37,740 miles (+1,499)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    37,740 miles
    Test number
    204170330314
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass36,241 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    36,241 miles
    Test number
    864609687323
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Fail36,227 miles (+850)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,227 miles
    Test number
    356954509044
    • MajorBrake pedal insecure mounting bracket cracked (1.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Footrest insecure mounting cracked (6.2.12 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect on main beam should be dip (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass35,377 miles (+736)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    35,377 miles
    Test number
    629130745485
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  8. Pass34,641 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    34,641 miles
    Test number
    218769112968
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

  9. Fail34,641 miles (+901)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,641 miles
    Test number
    759079460977
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

  10. Pass33,740 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    33,740 miles
    Test number
    670184968603
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  11. Fail33,740 miles (+1,138)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,740 miles
    Test number
    620277211905
    • FailureDipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  12. Pass32,602 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    32,602 miles
    Test number
    146444301115
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

  13. Fail32,602 miles (+1,849)1 dangerous7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,602 miles
    Test number
    818325012956
    • DangerousDrive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
    • FailureDrive chain worn to excess Very uneven (6.2.1e)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.6)
    • FailureHeadlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
    • FailureHeadlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

  14. Pass30,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    30,753 miles
    Test number
    187308575176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail30,753 miles (+699)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,753 miles
    Test number
    596708075124
    • Repaired at testOffside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

  16. Pass30,054 miles (+2,199)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    30,054 miles
    Test number
    477021774133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,855 miles (+2,243)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    27,855 miles
    Test number
    528641943125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,612 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    25,612 miles
    Test number
    577973672131
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

  19. Fail25,606 miles (+619)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,606 miles
    Test number
    778292872136
    • FailureRear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
    • FailureRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

  20. Fail24,987 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,987 miles
    Test number
    455999861167
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.6)
    • Repaired at testRear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

  21. Pass24,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    24,987 miles
    Test number
    758989461186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T788 BLP

Does T788 BLP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T788 BLP is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T788 BLP?
The MOT on T788 BLP is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T788 BLP done?
T788 BLP was recorded at 37,773 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 839 miles a year.
Has T788 BLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T788 BLP has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T788 BLP 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 T788 BLP find?
T788 BLP passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: rear upper shock absorber has a slightly worn bush.

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