Yamaha YZF

Blue and White · Petrol · 1999 · 998 cc

T871 ALJMOT history

T871 ALJ is a blue and white petrol Yamaha YZF first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 39,207 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jul 2026
Mileage
39,207 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
912 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T871 ALJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Yamaha
Model
YZF
Colour
Blue and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T871 ALJ was last recorded at 39,207 miles on 24 Jul 2025, 167 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,040 miles · 25 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
167 miles
Average per year
912 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 39,207 miles
  • 2024 – 39,040 miles
  • 2023 – 39,022 miles
  • 2022 – 38,985 miles
  • 2021 – 38,903 miles
  • 2020 – 38,839 miles
  • 2019 – 38,637 miles
  • 2018 – 38,420 miles
  • 2017 – 38,136 miles
  • 2016 – 36,538 miles
  • 2015 – 34,645 miles
  • 2014 – 32,643 miles
  • 2013 – 32,495 miles
  • 2012 – 30,651 miles
  • 2011 – 28,636 miles
  • 2010 – 27,815 miles
  • 2009 – 24,264 miles
  • 2008 – 23,817 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,207 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Unable to clearly see rear brake pad condition. (1.1.13 (a))

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.

  • Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Wheel alignment slightly misaligned.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,207 miles (+167)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    39,207 miles
    Test number
    381847676538
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Unable to clearly see rear brake pad condition. (1.1.13 (a))

  2. Pass39,040 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    39,040 miles
    Test number
    696215050941
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  3. Pass39,022 miles (+37)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    39,022 miles
    Test number
    105933169144
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass38,985 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    38,985 miles
    Test number
    911969899980
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Fail38,985 miles (+82)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,985 miles
    Test number
    806880399809
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass38,903 miles (+64)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    38,903 miles
    Test number
    779191911571
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass38,839 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    38,839 miles
    Test number
    203002604009
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Fail38,839 miles (+14)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,839 miles
    Test number
    471002027436
    • Repaired at testAll position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Fail38,825 miles (+188)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,825 miles
    Test number
    596084210777
    • MajorFront Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorFront Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very slight corosion in holes (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Pass38,637 miles (+217)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    38,637 miles
    Test number
    472780048930
    • MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass38,420 miles (+284)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    38,420 miles
    Test number
    820271412254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,136 miles (+1,598)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    38,136 miles
    Test number
    510424203421
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise, operation/condition of ignition switch
    • AdvisoryClutch lever stiff in operation
    • AdvisoryRecommend adjust rear brake light switch
    • AdvisorySlight inter- action between indicators and tail light

  13. Pass36,538 miles (+1,893)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    36,538 miles
    Test number
    535785503342
    • AdvisoryClutch lever slightly stiff in operation
    • AdvisoryRear brake pad, slightly deteriorated

  14. Pass34,645 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    34,645 miles
    Test number
    473306476312
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

  15. Fail34,645 miles (+2,002)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,645 miles
    Test number
    818391102216
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

  16. Pass32,643 miles (+148)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    32,643 miles
    Test number
    239107414205
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  17. Fail32,495 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,495 miles
    Test number
    499422983136
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  18. Pass32,495 miles (+1,844)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    32,495 miles
    Test number
    575262083170
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  19. Fail30,651 miles3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,651 miles
    Test number
    105605782156
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
    • NoteIndicators slightly slow

  20. Pass30,651 miles (+2,015)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    30,651 miles
    Test number
    678675282177
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
    • NoteIndicators slightly slow

  21. Pass28,636 miles (+821)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    28,636 miles
    Test number
    688598471198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,815 miles (+3,551)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    27,815 miles
    Test number
    562356320350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,264 miles (+447)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    24,264 miles
    Test number
    474461429427
    • NoteMotor cycle has no lights and should only be used in hours of daylight

  24. Pass23,817 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    23,817 miles
    Test number
    291369848213
    • AdvisoryLower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
    • NoteDaytime use only

Questions about T871 ALJ

Does T871 ALJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T871 ALJ expired on 24 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T871 ALJ?
The MOT on T871 ALJ expired on 24 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T871 ALJ done?
T871 ALJ was recorded at 39,207 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2025, an average of 912 miles a year.
Has T871 ALJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T871 ALJ has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T871 ALJ 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 T871 ALJ find?
T871 ALJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear exhaust noisy; rear brake pad(s) close to minimum limit unable to clearly see rear brake pad condition..

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