Yamaha YZF R1

White · Petrol · 1999 · 998 cc

T878 ALJMOT history

T878 ALJ is a white petrol Yamaha YZF R1 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 36,609 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
36,609 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,045 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T878 ALJ
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T878 ALJ was last recorded at 36,609 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 48 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,561 miles · 10 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
48 miles
Average per year
1,045 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,609 miles
  • 2025 – 36,561 miles
  • 2023 – 36,327 miles
  • 2022 – 36,041 miles
  • 2021 – 35,584 miles
  • 2019 – 32,874 miles
  • 2018 – 32,441 miles
  • 2017 – 31,571 miles
  • 2013 – 30,166 miles
  • 2012 – 30,164 miles
  • 2010 – 30,058 miles
  • 2009 – 29,867 miles
  • 2007 – 23,423 miles
  • 2006 – 17,843 miles
  • 2005 – 14,506 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,609 miles
  • MinorFront Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryChain guide insecure

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear reflector on motorcycle missing

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

18 tests since 26 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,609 miles (+48)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    36,609 miles
    Test number
    492915484493
    • MinorFront Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChain guide insecure

  2. Pass36,561 miles (+234)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    36,561 miles
    Test number
    689695897391
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass36,327 miles (+286)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    36,327 miles
    Test number
    107629488128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass36,041 miles (+457)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    36,041 miles
    Test number
    110526552317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass35,584 miles (+2,710)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    35,584 miles
    Test number
    140838219358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass32,874 miles (+433)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    32,874 miles
    Test number
    673153383582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass32,441 miles (+870)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    32,441 miles
    Test number
    594446970877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass31,571 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    31,571 miles
    Test number
    752425612239
    • AdvisoryLower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

  9. Fail31,566 miles (+1,400)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,566 miles
    Test number
    329861099182
    • FailureFront Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryLower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

  10. Pass30,166 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    30,166 miles
    Test number
    646878553011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,164 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    30,164 miles
    Test number
    175654222048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass30,058 miles (+191)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    30,058 miles
    Test number
    602009160105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    29,867 miles
    Test number
    562730219067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail29,867 miles (+6,444)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,867 miles
    Test number
    824879109024
    • FailureRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRegistration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

  15. Pass23,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    23,423 miles
    Test number
    641045047124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail23,407 miles (+5,564)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,407 miles
    Test number
    213635947118
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
    • FailureRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
    • FailureSteering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • NoteGear lever unsecure

  17. Pass17,843 miles (+3,337)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    17,843 miles
    Test number
    734690656172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2006
    Odometer
    14,506 miles
    Test number
    821136845118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T878 ALJ

Does T878 ALJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T878 ALJ is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T878 ALJ?
The MOT on T878 ALJ is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T878 ALJ done?
T878 ALJ was recorded at 36,609 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 1,045 miles a year.
Has T878 ALJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T878 ALJ has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2017.
Has the mileage on T878 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 T878 ALJ find?
T878 ALJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported; front brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort; rear lower suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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