Yamaha YZF R1

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 998 cc

T963 EKXMOT history

T963 EKX is a blue petrol Yamaha YZF R1 first used on 1 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 30,142 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jun 2027
Mileage
30,142 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
136 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T963 EKX
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
1 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T963 EKX was last recorded at 30,142 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 3,005 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2015.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Apr 2013: 25,143 miles, lower than 49,804 miles on 13 Jul 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
27,137 miles · 10 Apr 2015
Between the last two tests
3,005 miles
Average per year
136 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 30,142 miles
  • 2015 – 27,137 miles
  • 2014 – 25,845 miles
  • 2013 – 25,143 miles
  • 2012 – 49,804 miles
  • 2011 – 47,789 miles
  • 2010 – 43,713 miles
  • 2009 – 38,177 miles
  • 2008 – 33,917 miles
  • 2007 – 27,526 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,142 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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 wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

12 tests since 14 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass30,142 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    30,142 miles
    Test number
    522176183225
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail30,142 miles (+3,005)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,142 miles
    Test number
    366124972808
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass27,137 miles (+1,292)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    27,137 miles
    Test number
    546170305104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass25,845 miles (+702)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    25,845 miles
    Test number
    135534394001
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  5. Pass25,143 miles (-24,661)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    25,143 miles
    Test number
    299216803400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass49,804 miles (+2,015)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    49,804 miles
    Test number
    569955292189
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
  7. Pass47,789 miles (+4,076)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    47,789 miles
    Test number
    217808651174
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
  8. Pass43,713 miles (+506)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    43,713 miles
    Test number
    194388340127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail43,207 miles (+5,030)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,207 miles
    Test number
    153962640170
    • FailureFootrest missing (6.2.1a)
    • FailureRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
    • FailureTyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
  10. Pass38,177 miles (+4,260)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    38,177 miles
    Test number
    520960059158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,917 miles (+6,391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    33,917 miles
    Test number
    152859258108
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
  12. Pass27,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    27,526 miles
    Test number
    663624907157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T963 EKX

Does T963 EKX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T963 EKX is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T963 EKX?
The MOT on T963 EKX is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T963 EKX done?
T963 EKX was recorded at 30,142 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 136 miles a year.
Has T963 EKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T963 EKX has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T963 EKX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Apr 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T963 EKX find?
T963 EKX passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: central rear lower suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement; front brake binding but not excessively; front shock absorber has a reduced damping effect.

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