Yamaha YZF-R1

White and Red · Petrol · 1999 · 998 cc

V42 DGTMOT history

V42 DGT is a white and red petrol Yamaha YZF-R1 first used on 2 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 47,604 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
47,604 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,153 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V42 DGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Yamaha
Model
YZF-R1
Colour
White and Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V42 DGT was last recorded at 47,604 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 212 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,392 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
212 miles
Average per year
1,153 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,604 miles
  • 2025 – 47,392 miles
  • 2024 – 47,103 miles
  • 2019 – 45,419 miles
  • 2018 – 44,162 miles
  • 2017 – 42,596 miles
  • 2015 – 39,866 miles
  • 2014 – 39,094 miles
  • 2010 – 33,923 miles
  • 2009 – 32,069 miles
  • 2008 – 28,222 miles
  • 2007 – 25,538 miles
  • 2006 – 24,592 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,604 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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 Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass47,604 miles (+212)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    47,604 miles
    Test number
    535268830312
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass47,392 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    47,392 miles
    Test number
    239648540995
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Fail47,392 miles (+289)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,392 miles
    Test number
    601589473201
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass47,103 miles (+1,684)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    47,103 miles
    Test number
    213399289820
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass45,419 miles (+1,257)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    45,419 miles
    Test number
    664720358285
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass44,162 miles (+1,566)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    44,162 miles
    Test number
    212892450632
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear tyre valve slightly damaged

  7. Pass42,596 miles (+2,730)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    42,596 miles
    Test number
    961244792169
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

  8. Pass39,866 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    39,866 miles
    Test number
    429455119457
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  9. Fail39,866 miles (+772)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,866 miles
    Test number
    998365344171
    • FailureRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
    • FailureSteering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear pillion footrest hanger has a bolt missing.

  10. Pass39,094 miles (+5,171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    39,094 miles
    Test number
    207934574175
    • AdvisoryRear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

  11. Pass33,923 miles (+1,854)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    33,923 miles
    Test number
    400984890280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,069 miles (+3,847)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    32,069 miles
    Test number
    760804369173
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  13. Pass28,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    28,222 miles
    Test number
    784313568173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail28,222 miles (+2,684)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,222 miles
    Test number
    344592368121
    • FailureDrive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
    • FailureRear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
    • FailureRear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
    • FailureRear Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
    • FailureRear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

  15. Pass25,538 miles (+946)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    25,538 miles
    Test number
    782429657112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    24,592 miles
    Test number
    983609636163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail24,592 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,592 miles
    Test number
    800862736103
    • FailureFront Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Questions about V42 DGT

Does V42 DGT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V42 DGT is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V42 DGT?
The MOT on V42 DGT is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V42 DGT done?
V42 DGT was recorded at 47,604 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 1,153 miles a year.
Has V42 DGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V42 DGT has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on V42 DGT 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 V42 DGT find?
V42 DGT passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front tyre worn close to the legal limit; rear brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort; rear tyre worn close to the legal limit.

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