Yamaha YZF R1

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 998 cc

T981 OCRMOT history

T981 OCR is a blue petrol Yamaha YZF R1 first used on 24 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 38,860 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
38,860 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,203 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T981 OCR
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
24 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T981 OCR was last recorded at 38,860 miles on 23 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Sept 2026: 38,857 miles, lower than 46,056 miles on 3 Apr 2025.

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
46,056 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Average per year
1,203 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,860 miles
  • 2025 – 46,056 miles
  • 2021 – 33,137 miles
  • 2019 – 32,574 miles
  • 2016 – 29,216 miles
  • 2015 – 28,017 miles
  • 2014 – 26,593 miles
  • 2013 – 26,026 miles
  • 2011 – 25,627 miles
  • 2009 – 23,128 miles
  • 2008 – 19,454 miles
  • 2007 – 18,326 miles
  • 2006 – 14,356 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,860 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    38,860 miles
    Test number
    609149480157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail38,857 miles (-7,199)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,857 miles
    Test number
    197714164123
    • MajorExhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  3. Pass46,056 miles (+12,919)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    46,056 miles
    Test number
    812629864563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass33,137 miles (+563)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    33,137 miles
    Test number
    956995929904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass32,574 miles (+3,358)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    32,574 miles
    Test number
    378783083353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass29,216 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    29,216 miles
    Test number
    822614873557
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

  7. Fail29,216 miles (+1,199)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,216 miles
    Test number
    494703339509
    • FailureRear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

  8. Pass28,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    28,017 miles
    Test number
    958264205218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail28,017 miles (+1,424)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,017 miles
    Test number
    699723105273
    • FailureHorn not working (1.7.3a)
    • FailureNearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

  10. Pass26,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    26,593 miles
    Test number
    296105164134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail26,593 miles (+567)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,593 miles
    Test number
    479475064143
    • FailureFront Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

  12. Pass26,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    26,026 miles
    Test number
    559246753121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail26,026 miles (+399)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,026 miles
    Test number
    918206953199
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

  14. Pass25,627 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    25,627 miles
    Test number
    169248111119
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  15. Fail25,627 miles (+2,499)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,627 miles
    Test number
    688648611154
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  16. Pass23,128 miles (+3,674)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    23,128 miles
    Test number
    863151439239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,454 miles (+1,128)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    19,454 miles
    Test number
    264855778152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,326 miles (+3,970)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    18,326 miles
    Test number
    182053297449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail14,356 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,356 miles
    Test number
    160512536157
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

  20. Pass14,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    14,356 miles
    Test number
    283522436450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T981 OCR

Does T981 OCR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T981 OCR is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T981 OCR?
The MOT on T981 OCR is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T981 OCR done?
T981 OCR was recorded at 38,860 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 1,203 miles a year.
Has T981 OCR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T981 OCR has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T981 OCR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Sept 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T981 OCR find?
T981 OCR passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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