Yamaha YZF R1

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 998 cc

T981 SBLMOT history

T981 SBL is a blue petrol Yamaha YZF R1 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 28,681 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
28,681 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
528 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T981 SBL
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 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T981 SBL was last recorded at 28,681 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
28,675 miles · 8 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
528 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 28,681 miles
  • 2025 – 28,467 miles
  • 2024 – 28,283 miles
  • 2023 – 28,154 miles
  • 2022 – 27,912 miles
  • 2021 – 27,732 miles
  • 2019 – 27,400 miles
  • 2018 – 26,603 miles
  • 2017 – 26,355 miles
  • 2016 – 25,980 miles
  • 2014 – 25,832 miles
  • 2010 – 25,278 miles
  • 2008 – 24,678 miles
  • 2007 – 23,790 miles
  • 2006 – 18,086 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,681 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit less than 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Drive chain slightly loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,681 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    28,681 miles
    Test number
    367369296652
    • AdvisoryOffside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Fail28,675 miles (+208)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,675 miles
    Test number
    533308751076
    • DangerousBrake master cylinder leaking Reservoir (1.1.10 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass28,467 miles (+184)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    28,467 miles
    Test number
    912562898930
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass28,283 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    28,283 miles
    Test number
    562350204320
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit less than 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail28,283 miles (+129)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,283 miles
    Test number
    336486957948
    • MajorFork yoke insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp when r/h indicator operated l/h indicator partially illuminates (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit less than 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass28,154 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    28,154 miles
    Test number
    731118622755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail28,143 miles (+231)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,143 miles
    Test number
    538731654970
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

  8. Pass27,912 miles (+180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    27,912 miles
    Test number
    720535616397
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass27,732 miles (+332)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    27,732 miles
    Test number
    668776827751
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass27,400 miles (+797)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    27,400 miles
    Test number
    584436521002
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  11. Pass26,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    26,603 miles
    Test number
    840477262895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail26,603 miles (+248)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,603 miles
    Test number
    497088326027
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.6)

  13. Pass26,355 miles (+375)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    26,355 miles
    Test number
    396644347161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,980 miles (+148)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    25,980 miles
    Test number
    704242639542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,832 miles (+554)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    25,832 miles
    Test number
    355367094079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,278 miles (+600)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    25,278 miles
    Test number
    290166110112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,678 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    24,678 miles
    Test number
    530001208395
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  18. Fail24,678 miles (+888)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,678 miles
    Test number
    783161608387
    • Repaired at testNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  19. Pass23,790 miles (+5,704)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    23,790 miles
    Test number
    253075117209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    18,086 miles
    Test number
    612020676183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T981 SBL

Does T981 SBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T981 SBL is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T981 SBL?
The MOT on T981 SBL is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T981 SBL done?
T981 SBL was recorded at 28,681 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 528 miles a year.
Has T981 SBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T981 SBL has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T981 SBL 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 T981 SBL find?
T981 SBL passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: offside shock absorber has a light misting of oil; rear brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort.

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