Yamaha YZF R1

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 998 cc

Y242 ETYMOT history

Y242 ETY is a blue petrol Yamaha YZF R1 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 22,954 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Apr 2027
Mileage
22,954 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
474 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y242 ETY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Yamaha
Model
YZF R1
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y242 ETY was last recorded at 22,954 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 1,109 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
21,845 miles · 12 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,109 miles
Average per year
474 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 22,954 miles
  • 2025 – 21,845 miles
  • 2024 – 21,068 miles
  • 2023 – 20,317 miles
  • 2022 – 19,551 miles
  • 2021 – 18,960 miles
  • 2020 – 18,870 miles
  • 2019 – 18,798 miles
  • 2018 – 18,653 miles
  • 2016 – 18,602 miles
  • 2015 – 18,566 miles
  • 2014 – 17,792 miles
  • 2012 – 17,521 miles
  • 2011 – 17,171 miles
  • 2010 – 17,028 miles
  • 2008 – 14,406 miles
  • 2007 – 13,858 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass22,954 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass22,954 miles (+1,109)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    22,954 miles
    Test number
    265084900358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass21,845 miles (+777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    21,845 miles
    Test number
    662980371844
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass21,068 miles (+751)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    21,068 miles
    Test number
    250030757760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass20,317 miles (+766)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    20,317 miles
    Test number
    284727785307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass19,551 miles (+591)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    19,551 miles
    Test number
    410930231441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass18,960 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    18,960 miles
    Test number
    117441220921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass18,870 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    18,870 miles
    Test number
    325839269904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass18,798 miles (+145)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    18,798 miles
    Test number
    929560976898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass18,653 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    18,653 miles
    Test number
    685875942648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass18,602 miles (+36)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    18,602 miles
    Test number
    307254850530
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  11. Pass18,566 miles (+774)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    18,566 miles
    Test number
    497721825173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass17,792 miles (+271)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    17,792 miles
    Test number
    799042104194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass17,521 miles (+350)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    17,521 miles
    Test number
    918260042123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass17,171 miles (+143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    17,171 miles
    Test number
    445127911112
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  15. Pass17,028 miles (+2,622)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    17,028 miles
    Test number
    902070510143
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  16. Pass14,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    14,406 miles
    Test number
    282451458458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail14,406 miles (+548)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,406 miles
    Test number
    732115948121
    • FailureFront Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
    • FailureRear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)
    • NoteFront and Rear pads will need replacing shortly.

  18. Pass13,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    13,858 miles
    Test number
    130490327089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail13,858 miles1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,858 miles
    Test number
    244520427015
    • DangerousFront Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
    • FailureRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Questions about Y242 ETY

Does Y242 ETY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y242 ETY is valid until 11 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y242 ETY?
The MOT on Y242 ETY is valid until 11 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y242 ETY done?
Y242 ETY was recorded at 22,954 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 474 miles a year.
Has Y242 ETY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y242 ETY has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2008.
Has the mileage on Y242 ETY 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 Y242 ETY find?
Y242 ETY passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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