Yamaha R6

Red and White · Petrol · 2001 · 599 cc

Y238 GDWMOT history

Y238 GDW is a red and white petrol Yamaha R6 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Jun 2025 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 23,007 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Jun 2025
Mileage
23,007 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2024
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
698 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y238 GDW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Yamaha
Model
R6
Colour
Red and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
599 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y238 GDW was last recorded at 23,007 miles on 8 Jun 2024, 966 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
22,041 miles · 2 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
966 miles
Average per year
698 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 23,007 miles
  • 2023 – 22,041 miles
  • 2017 – 21,384 miles
  • 2016 – 20,071 miles
  • 2015 – 18,292 miles
  • 2014 – 15,839 miles
  • 2013 – 14,575 miles
  • 2012 – 14,098 miles
  • 2011 – 12,167 miles
  • 2009 – 12,135 miles
  • 2008 – 11,834 miles
  • 2007 – 11,132 miles
  • 2006 – 10,453 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass23,007 miles
  • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

17 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass23,007 miles (+966)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    23,007 miles
    Test number
    703317135095
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass22,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    22,041 miles
    Test number
    224116867377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail22,042 miles (+658)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,042 miles
    Test number
    354183351432
    • MajorFront All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass21,384 miles (+1,313)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    21,384 miles
    Test number
    886730779735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass20,071 miles (+1,779)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    20,071 miles
    Test number
    917019259243
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
  6. Pass18,292 miles (+2,453)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    18,292 miles
    Test number
    238271705179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass15,839 miles (+1,264)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    15,839 miles
    Test number
    528092514165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass14,575 miles (+477)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    14,575 miles
    Test number
    245067483001
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
  9. Pass14,098 miles (+1,931)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    14,098 miles
    Test number
    388115552071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass12,167 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    12,167 miles
    Test number
    505597551013
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
  11. Fail12,167 miles (+32)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,167 miles
    Test number
    787747951094
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.6)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
  12. Fail12,135 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,135 miles
    Test number
    263751259260
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  13. Pass12,135 miles (+301)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    12,135 miles
    Test number
    274691559244
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  14. Pass11,834 miles (+702)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    11,834 miles
    Test number
    113818508281
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  15. Fail11,132 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,132 miles
    Test number
    174919407222
    • Repaired at testDrive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
  16. Pass11,132 miles (+679)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    11,132 miles
    Test number
    593809807265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass10,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    10,453 miles
    Test number
    783976866161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y238 GDW

Does Y238 GDW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y238 GDW expired on 7 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y238 GDW?
The MOT on Y238 GDW expired on 7 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y238 GDW done?
Y238 GDW was recorded at 23,007 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2024, an average of 698 miles a year.
Has Y238 GDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y238 GDW has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on Y238 GDW 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 Y238 GDW find?
Y238 GDW passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2024 with 2 advisories: drive chain slightly loose; nearside shock absorber has a light misting of oil.

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