Yamaha R1

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 998 cc

T85 KEFMOT history

T85 KEF is a blue petrol Yamaha R1 first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 33,979 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jul 2027
Mileage
33,979 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,270 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T85 KEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Yamaha
Model
R1
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T85 KEF was last recorded at 33,979 miles on 4 Jul 2026, 595 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
33,384 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
595 miles
Average per year
1,270 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 33,979 miles
  • 2025 – 33,384 miles
  • 2024 – 32,487 miles
  • 2022 – 32,074 miles
  • 2021 – 32,008 miles
  • 2019 – 30,629 miles
  • 2018 – 29,493 miles
  • 2017 – 27,719 miles
  • 2014 – 23,689 miles
  • 2013 – 16,130 miles
  • 2012 – 15,873 miles
  • 2011 – 15,014 miles
  • 2010 – 14,285 miles
  • 2009 – 13,828 miles
  • 2008 – 13,011 miles
  • 2007 – 10,607 miles
  • 2006 – 8,503 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,979 miles
  • AdvisoryFront suspension soft in operation

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.

  • Headlamp masks fitted

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Clutch lever shortened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Drive chain slightly tight slight tight part (6.2.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.5.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass33,979 miles (+595)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    33,979 miles
    Test number
    430720406589
    • AdvisoryFront suspension soft in operation

  2. Pass33,384 miles (+897)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    33,384 miles
    Test number
    305023336160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass32,487 miles (+413)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    32,487 miles
    Test number
    659860883023
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp masks fitted

  4. Pass32,074 miles (+66)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    32,074 miles
    Test number
    934035652265
    • AdvisoryClutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp masks fitted

  5. Pass32,008 miles (+1,379)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    32,008 miles
    Test number
    366224328804
    • AdvisoryClutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp masks fitted

  6. Pass30,629 miles (+1,136)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    30,629 miles
    Test number
    856274132228
    • AdvisoryClutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive has slightly loose parts (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp masks fitted

  7. Pass29,493 miles (+1,774)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    29,493 miles
    Test number
    812793825629
    • AdvisoryClutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp masks fitted

  8. Pass27,719 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    27,719 miles
    Test number
    449800629747
    • AdvisoryClutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly tight slight tight part (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp mask fitted

  9. Fail27,719 miles (+4,030)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,719 miles
    Test number
    243121251382
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • FailureRear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)
    • FailureRegistration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryClutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly tight slight tight part (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.5.1b)

  10. Pass23,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    23,689 miles
    Test number
    485669244132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail23,689 miles (+7,559)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,689 miles
    Test number
    687049644154
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
    • FailureRear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

  12. Pass16,130 miles (+257)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    16,130 miles
    Test number
    285181653432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass15,873 miles (+859)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    15,873 miles
    Test number
    875506942165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass15,014 miles (+729)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    15,014 miles
    Test number
    569801061121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,285 miles (+457)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    14,285 miles
    Test number
    574529860101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass13,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    13,828 miles
    Test number
    791387379136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail13,828 miles (+817)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,828 miles
    Test number
    341497679118
    • FailureRear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

  18. Pass13,011 miles (+2,404)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    13,011 miles
    Test number
    142109778131
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

  19. Pass10,607 miles (+2,104)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    10,607 miles
    Test number
    221199157142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass8,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    8,503 miles
    Test number
    954651466141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T85 KEF

Does T85 KEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T85 KEF is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T85 KEF?
The MOT on T85 KEF is valid until 3 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T85 KEF done?
T85 KEF was recorded at 33,979 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2026, an average of 1,270 miles a year.
Has T85 KEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T85 KEF has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on T85 KEF 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 T85 KEF find?
T85 KEF passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: front suspension soft in operation.

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