Yamaha YZF R1

Red and Black · Petrol · 2001 · 998 cc

Y231 GWOMOT history

Y231 GWO is a red and black petrol Yamaha YZF R1 first used on 3 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 21,216 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Mar 2026
Mileage
21,216 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
532 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y231 GWO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Yamaha
Model
YZF R1
Colour
Red and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
3 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y231 GWO was last recorded at 21,216 miles on 4 Mar 2025, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
21,200 miles · 1 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
532 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 21,216 miles
  • 2023 – 20,401 miles
  • 2022 – 19,459 miles
  • 2019 – 19,095 miles
  • 2017 – 18,869 miles
  • 2014 – 18,860 miles
  • 2012 – 18,637 miles
  • 2011 – 18,175 miles
  • 2008 – 14,731 miles
  • 2007 – 13,234 miles
  • 2006 – 11,308 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass21,216 miles
  • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Rear reflector on motorcycle missing

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

18 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass21,216 miles (+16)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    21,216 miles
    Test number
    687995656432
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

  2. Fail21,200 miles (+799)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,200 miles
    Test number
    122070444088
    • MajorRear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

  3. Pass20,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    20,401 miles
    Test number
    240483474642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail20,388 miles (+929)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,388 miles
    Test number
    232466458510
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass19,459 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    19,459 miles
    Test number
    323183483566
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail19,459 miles (+364)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,459 miles
    Test number
    113616645939
    • Repaired at testSteering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass19,095 miles (+226)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    19,095 miles
    Test number
    873976694654
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass18,869 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    18,869 miles
    Test number
    887837967674
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

  9. Fail18,869 miles (+9)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,869 miles
    Test number
    974306185267
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

  10. Pass18,860 miles (+223)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    18,860 miles
    Test number
    278798444179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass18,637 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    18,637 miles
    Test number
    245133472470
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  12. Fail18,637 miles (+462)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,637 miles
    Test number
    238476362104
    • FailureRear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
    • FailureRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  13. Pass18,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    18,175 miles
    Test number
    377632321055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    160090420051
    • NoteMirrors not fitted

  15. Pass14,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    14,731 miles
    Test number
    584129648230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail14,731 miles (+1,497)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,731 miles
    Test number
    244979248230
    • FailureFront position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)
    • FailureRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

  17. Pass13,234 miles (+1,926)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    13,234 miles
    Test number
    302533027278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass11,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    11,308 miles
    Test number
    201069896179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y231 GWO

Does Y231 GWO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y231 GWO expired on 3 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y231 GWO?
The MOT on Y231 GWO expired on 3 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y231 GWO done?
Y231 GWO was recorded at 21,216 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2025, an average of 532 miles a year.
Has Y231 GWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y231 GWO has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on Y231 GWO 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 Y231 GWO find?
Y231 GWO passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect: all direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute.

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