Yamaha YZF-R1

White · Petrol · 1999 · 998 cc

T797 WGKMOT history

T797 WGK is a white petrol Yamaha YZF-R1 first used on 7 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 23,689 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
23,689 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
847 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T797 WGK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Yamaha
Model
YZF-R1
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T797 WGK was last recorded at 23,689 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 62 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
23,627 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
62 miles
Average per year
847 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 23,689 miles
  • 2024 – 23,627 miles
  • 2023 – 23,622 miles
  • 2022 – 23,534 miles
  • 2021 – 22,901 miles
  • 2019 – 22,833 miles
  • 2018 – 21,161 miles
  • 2017 – 20,268 miles
  • 2016 – 18,589 miles
  • 2015 – 15,881 miles
  • 2014 – 13,880 miles
  • 2012 – 12,300 miles
  • 2010 – 10,628 miles
  • 2009 – 10,220 miles
  • 2008 – 9,526 miles
  • 2007 – 8,418 miles
  • 2006 – 7,142 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass23,689 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass23,689 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    23,689 miles
    Test number
    293175144062
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail23,689 miles (+62)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,689 miles
    Test number
    529237631048
    • Repaired at testFront Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass23,627 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    23,627 miles
    Test number
    374801140530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass23,622 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    23,622 miles
    Test number
    872072759850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass23,534 miles (+633)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    23,534 miles
    Test number
    850588288095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass22,901 miles (+68)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    22,901 miles
    Test number
    385648855659
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit on limit (1.1.13 (a))

  7. Pass22,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    22,833 miles
    Test number
    262814497841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail22,833 miles (+1,672)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,833 miles
    Test number
    820271923758
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRegistration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass21,161 miles (+893)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    21,161 miles
    Test number
    903477398581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass20,268 miles (+1,679)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    20,268 miles
    Test number
    959883304669
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

  11. Pass18,589 miles (+2,708)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    18,589 miles
    Test number
    877463559679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass15,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    15,881 miles
    Test number
    637745985132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail15,881 miles (+2,001)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,881 miles
    Test number
    728665585125
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

  14. Pass13,880 miles (+1,580)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    13,880 miles
    Test number
    109019944159
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  15. Pass12,300 miles (+1,672)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    12,300 miles
    Test number
    369516792178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass10,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    10,628 miles
    Test number
    680420440262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail10,628 miles (+408)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,628 miles
    Test number
    124657830268
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • FailureRegistration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

  18. Pass10,220 miles (+694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    10,220 miles
    Test number
    821229069180
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  19. Pass9,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    9,526 miles
    Test number
    921718358172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail9,526 miles (+1,108)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,526 miles
    Test number
    782194458169
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

  21. Pass8,418 miles (+1,276)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    8,418 miles
    Test number
    353472147190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass7,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2007
    Odometer
    7,142 miles
    Test number
    712752746188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T797 WGK

Does T797 WGK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T797 WGK is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T797 WGK?
The MOT on T797 WGK is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T797 WGK done?
T797 WGK was recorded at 23,689 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 847 miles a year.
Has T797 WGK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T797 WGK has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T797 WGK 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 T797 WGK find?
T797 WGK passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) close to minimum limit; offside front footrest slightly loose; rear lower shock absorber has a slightly worn bush, and 1 more.

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