Yamaha YZF-R1

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 998 cc

Y256 VMWMOT history

Y256 VMW is a blue petrol Yamaha YZF-R1 first used on 14 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 41,080 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
41,080 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
645 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y256 VMW
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
14 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y256 VMW was last recorded at 41,080 miles on 7 Mar 2026, 687 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,393 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
687 miles
Average per year
645 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,080 miles
  • 2025 – 40,393 miles
  • 2023 – 39,612 miles
  • 2022 – 37,922 miles
  • 2021 – 36,694 miles
  • 2020 – 36,027 miles
  • 2019 – 35,183 miles
  • 2018 – 35,175 miles
  • 2017 – 35,046 miles
  • 2016 – 35,040 miles
  • 2013 – 35,026 miles
  • 2012 – 34,980 miles
  • 2011 – 34,735 miles
  • 2010 – 34,177 miles
  • 2009 – 33,569 miles
  • 2008 – 32,058 miles
  • 2007 – 30,024 miles
  • 2006 – 28,392 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,080 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,080 miles (+687)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    41,080 miles
    Test number
    922218088358
    • AdvisoryFront Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  2. Pass40,393 miles (+781)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    40,393 miles
    Test number
    446681275900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass39,612 miles (+1,690)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    39,612 miles
    Test number
    710658526228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass37,922 miles (+1,228)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    37,922 miles
    Test number
    765325091239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass36,694 miles (+667)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    36,694 miles
    Test number
    414708577009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass36,027 miles (+844)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    36,027 miles
    Test number
    929818744211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass35,183 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    35,183 miles
    Test number
    842905078674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass35,175 miles (+129)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    35,175 miles
    Test number
    786678429939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,046 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    35,046 miles
    Test number
    270094076803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,040 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    35,040 miles
    Test number
    335286326420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,026 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    35,026 miles
    Test number
    448730243403
    • AdvisoryExhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
  12. Pass34,980 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    34,980 miles
    Test number
    467549142479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail34,955 miles (+220)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,955 miles
    Test number
    128792942365
    • FailureFront Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
  14. Pass34,735 miles (+558)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    34,735 miles
    Test number
    945691741390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,177 miles (+608)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    34,177 miles
    Test number
    233283340356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,569 miles (+1,511)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    33,569 miles
    Test number
    294645849373
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
  17. Pass32,058 miles (+2,034)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    32,058 miles
    Test number
    391356288146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,024 miles (+1,632)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    30,024 miles
    Test number
    420394707206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    28,392 miles
    Test number
    190276386103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y256 VMW

Does Y256 VMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y256 VMW is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y256 VMW?
The MOT on Y256 VMW is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y256 VMW done?
Y256 VMW was recorded at 41,080 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2026, an average of 645 miles a year.
Has Y256 VMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y256 VMW has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2012.
Has the mileage on Y256 VMW 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 Y256 VMW find?
Y256 VMW passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: front valve stem slightly damaged.

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