Yamaha YZF1000

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,002 cc

Y251 GCAMOT history

Y251 GCA is a red petrol Yamaha YZF1000 first used on 18 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 38,197 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
38,197 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,255 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y251 GCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Yamaha
Model
YZF1000
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,002 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y251 GCA was last recorded at 38,197 miles on 11 Oct 2025, 2,540 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,657 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,540 miles
Average per year
1,255 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 38,197 miles
  • 2024 – 35,657 miles
  • 2023 – 34,515 miles
  • 2022 – 34,461 miles
  • 2021 – 34,223 miles
  • 2020 – 33,779 miles
  • 2019 – 32,745 miles
  • 2017 – 31,829 miles
  • 2016 – 31,644 miles
  • 2015 – 30,429 miles
  • 2014 – 29,087 miles
  • 2012 – 27,533 miles
  • 2011 – 27,067 miles
  • 2010 – 22,263 miles
  • 2009 – 19,689 miles
  • 2008 – 16,712 miles
  • 2006 – 14,495 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,197 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,197 miles (+2,540)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    38,197 miles
    Test number
    400194298915
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass35,657 miles (+1,142)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    35,657 miles
    Test number
    565914192859
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
  3. Pass34,515 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    34,515 miles
    Test number
    633746953637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass34,461 miles (+238)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    34,461 miles
    Test number
    732917455607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass34,223 miles (+444)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    34,223 miles
    Test number
    584655798825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass33,779 miles (+1,034)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    33,779 miles
    Test number
    492767760976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass32,745 miles (+916)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    32,745 miles
    Test number
    356800863423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass31,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    31,829 miles
    Test number
    757905889361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail31,829 miles (+185)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,829 miles
    Test number
    299300301667
    • FailureBrake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
    • FailureHeadlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
  10. Pass31,644 miles (+1,215)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    31,644 miles
    Test number
    459260556703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,429 miles (+1,342)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    30,429 miles
    Test number
    417939265022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,087 miles (+1,554)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    29,087 miles
    Test number
    147384674002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,533 miles (+466)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    27,533 miles
    Test number
    287810212333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,067 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    27,067 miles
    Test number
    668266081098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail27,065 miles (+4,802)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,065 miles
    Test number
    739869271035
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
    • FailureRear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
    • NoteRear mudguard lightly rubbing o/s rear tyre
  16. Pass22,263 miles (+2,574)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    22,263 miles
    Test number
    853655260037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,689 miles (+2,977)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    19,689 miles
    Test number
    842276769052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,712 miles (+2,217)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    16,712 miles
    Test number
    880477048064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass14,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    14,495 miles
    Test number
    921605526376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y251 GCA

Does Y251 GCA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y251 GCA expired on 16 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y251 GCA?
The MOT on Y251 GCA expired on 16 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y251 GCA done?
Y251 GCA was recorded at 38,197 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2025, an average of 1,255 miles a year.
Has Y251 GCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y251 GCA has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on Y251 GCA 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 Y251 GCA find?
Y251 GCA passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort; front tyre worn close to the legal limit.

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