Yamaha YZF R1

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 998 cc

T977 ABVMOT history

T977 ABV is a silver petrol Yamaha YZF R1 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 42,982 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jun 2027
Mileage
42,982 mi
At MOT on 14 Jun 2018
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
556 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for T977 ABV in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
T977 ABV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Yamaha
Model
YZF R1
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T977 ABV was last recorded at 42,982 miles on 14 Jun 2018, 1,525 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,457 miles · 8 Jun 2017
Between the last two tests
1,525 miles
Average per year
556 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2018 – 42,982 miles
  • 2017 – 41,457 miles
  • 2010 – 40,468 miles
  • 2009 – 39,294 miles
  • 2008 – 38,031 miles
  • 2006 – 36,280 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (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.

  • Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    616642772171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

  2. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    755629514947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    752127212672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    504555639286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. FailMileage not read1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    298957829591
    • Repaired at testRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

  6. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    197270621779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass42,982 miles (+1,525)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    42,982 miles
    Test number
    938985305581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass41,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    41,457 miles
    Test number
    171054967178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    930453770646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. FailMileage not read2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    507635308247
    • Repaired at testHorn missing (1.7.1)
    • Repaired at testRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

  11. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    836085121253
    • NoteNo lights fitted at time of test

  12. Pass40,468 miles (+1,174)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    40,468 miles
    Test number
    711204090134
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

  13. Pass39,294 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    39,294 miles
    Test number
    971925999121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail39,278 miles (+1,247)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,278 miles
    Test number
    620650299160
    • FailureHeadlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)
    • FailureHeadlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)
    • FailureRegistration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRegistration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
    • 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. Pass38,031 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    38,031 miles
    Test number
    514749628244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail38,025 miles (+1,745)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,025 miles
    Test number
    370057518482
    • FailureDirection indicator missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureExhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)
    • FailureHeadlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
    • FailureRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • NoteSeat mounting has been alterd but secure at time of test.

  17. Pass36,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    36,280 miles
    Test number
    993807346131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T977 ABV

Does T977 ABV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T977 ABV is valid until 12 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T977 ABV?
The MOT on T977 ABV is valid until 12 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T977 ABV done?
T977 ABV was recorded at 42,982 miles at its MOT on 14 Jun 2018, an average of 556 miles a year.
Has T977 ABV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T977 ABV has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T977 ABV 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 T977 ABV find?
T977 ABV passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal.

Related registrations

Browse all T977 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.