Yamaha YZF R1

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 998 cc

T78 BSAMOT history

T78 BSA is a blue petrol Yamaha YZF R1 first used on 11 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Jul 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 24,061 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jul 2026
Mileage
24,061 mi
At MOT on 19 Jul 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
254 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T78 BSA
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
11 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T78 BSA was last recorded at 24,061 miles on 19 Jul 2025, 1,018 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
23,043 miles · 31 May 2024
Between the last two tests
1,018 miles
Average per year
254 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 24,061 miles
  • 2024 – 23,043 miles
  • 2023 – 22,296 miles
  • 2021 – 21,959 miles
  • 2020 – 21,328 miles
  • 2018 – 20,950 miles
  • 2017 – 20,587 miles
  • 2014 – 20,314 miles
  • 2013 – 20,087 miles
  • 2006 – 19,204 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass24,061 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 10 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass24,061 miles (+1,018)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    24,061 miles
    Test number
    349125791483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass23,043 miles (+747)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    23,043 miles
    Test number
    593902189619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass22,296 miles (+337)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    22,296 miles
    Test number
    576136708623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass21,959 miles (+631)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    21,959 miles
    Test number
    185506644915
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass21,328 miles (+378)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    21,328 miles
    Test number
    951783603635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass20,950 miles (+363)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    20,950 miles
    Test number
    327414635423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass20,587 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    20,587 miles
    Test number
    597846130906
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  8. Fail20,587 miles (+273)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,587 miles
    Test number
    271409539330
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • FailureRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  9. Fail20,314 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,314 miles
    Test number
    927161654142
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
    • Repaired at testRear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

  10. Pass20,314 miles (+227)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    20,314 miles
    Test number
    977041854193
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

  11. Pass20,087 miles (+883)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    20,087 miles
    Test number
    695828823164
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

  12. Pass19,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    19,204 miles
    Test number
    691781266183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T78 BSA

Does T78 BSA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T78 BSA expired on 18 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T78 BSA?
The MOT on T78 BSA expired on 18 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T78 BSA done?
T78 BSA was recorded at 24,061 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2025, an average of 254 miles a year.
Has T78 BSA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T78 BSA has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2017.
Has the mileage on T78 BSA 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 T78 BSA find?
T78 BSA passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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