Yamaha YZF R6

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 599 cc

T980 MKEMOT history

T980 MKE is a blue petrol Yamaha YZF R6 first used on 21 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 7,856 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
7,856 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T980 MKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Yamaha
Model
YZF R6
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
599 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T980 MKE was last recorded at 7,856 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Sept 2011: 1,001 miles, lower than 9,909 miles on 18 Sept 2010.
  • 21 Sept 2022: 7,772 miles, lower than 10,641 miles on 19 Oct 2019.

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
7,839 miles · 2 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
17 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 7,856 miles
  • 2025 – 7,839 miles
  • 2023 – 7,785 miles
  • 2022 – 7,772 miles
  • 2019 – 10,641 miles
  • 2018 – 10,555 miles
  • 2017 – 10,519 miles
  • 2016 – 10,445 miles
  • 2015 – 10,347 miles
  • 2014 – 10,294 miles
  • 2012 – 10,116 miles
  • 2011 – 1,001 miles
  • 2010 – 9,909 miles
  • 2009 – 9,848 miles
  • 2008 – 9,726 miles
  • 2007 – 9,567 miles
  • 2006 – 9,315 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass7,856 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass7,856 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    7,856 miles
    Test number
    175060158513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass7,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    7,839 miles
    Test number
    735740603414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail7,839 miles (+54)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,839 miles
    Test number
    968540011907
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass7,785 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    7,785 miles
    Test number
    298436328470
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass7,772 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    7,772 miles
    Test number
    149714512040
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail7,772 miles1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,772 miles
    Test number
    388665900526
    • DangerousFuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    888149806345
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  8. Pass10,641 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    10,641 miles
    Test number
    228712137410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail10,593 miles (+38)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,593 miles
    Test number
    638908622541
    • MajorPosition lamp not working Position lamps on the front are being used as indicators. (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Top bearing/bush play. Slight play in lower linkages. (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  10. Pass10,555 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    10,555 miles
    Test number
    503034020373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass10,519 miles (+74)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    10,519 miles
    Test number
    739168025717
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
  12. Pass10,445 miles (+98)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    10,445 miles
    Test number
    212801512055
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator deteriorated but function not impaired fronts loosing their orange color (1.5.3a)
  13. Pass10,347 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    10,347 miles
    Test number
    508217587269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail10,294 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,294 miles
    Test number
    305823084290
    • Repaired at testRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
  15. Pass10,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    10,294 miles
    Test number
    537133584252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass10,179 km
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    10,179 km
    Test number
    669984083272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass10,116 miles (+9,115)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    10,116 miles
    Test number
    267069052236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass1,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    1,001 miles
    Test number
    357520951469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail1,001 miles (-8,908)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,001 miles
    Test number
    958700651252
    • Repaired at testRear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
  20. Pass9,909 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    9,909 miles
    Test number
    751311960247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass9,848 miles (+122)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    9,848 miles
    Test number
    132070829275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass9,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    9,726 miles
    Test number
    421905408216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail9,726 miles (+159)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,726 miles
    Test number
    933075008203
    • Repaired at testRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
  24. Pass9,567 miles (+252)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    9,567 miles
    Test number
    330035097163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass9,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    9,315 miles
    Test number
    571450136154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T980 MKE

Does T980 MKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T980 MKE is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T980 MKE?
The MOT on T980 MKE is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T980 MKE done?
T980 MKE was recorded at 7,856 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026.
Has T980 MKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T980 MKE has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T980 MKE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 7 Sept 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T980 MKE find?
T980 MKE passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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