The road tax status for R491 DNG is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R491 DNG?

The MOT for R491 DNG is valid and due for renewal on or before 10 October 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of R491 DNG?

The recorded mileage for R491 DNG is 36,681 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R491 DNG ULEZ compliant?

No, R491 DNG does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1998 Yamaha YZF R1 1.0L Petrol · R491 DNG

R491 DNG

1998 Yamaha YZF R1 (1.0L, petrol). First registered 24/04/1998. Recorded mileage 36,681 miles. MOT valid until 10/10/2026.

Make & Model: YAMAHA YZF R1
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 10/10/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 36,681 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 36,681 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1998
Engine: 998cc

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R491 DNG Key Findings

19 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2025
36,681 miles recorded at latest MOT
No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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R491 DNG Mileage History

04/03/200629,667 mi
13/04/200731,446 mi+1,779 mi
26/03/200832,237 mi+791 mi
06/04/2009327,708 mi+295,471 mi
19/04/201033,328 mi-294,380 mi
08/04/201133,669 mi+341 mi
10/04/201233,779 mi+110 mi
22/06/201333,943 mi+164 mi
07/04/201534,095 mi+152 mi
05/04/201634,730 mi+635 mi
09/03/201735,210 mi+480 mi
23/03/201835,431 mi+221 mi
20/03/201935,435 mi+4 mi
10/10/202035,769 mi+334 mi
12/10/202135,773 mi+4 mi
22/09/202235,779 mi+6 mi
21/09/202336,307 mi+528 mi
03/10/202436,311 mi+4 mi
29/09/202536,681 mi+370 mi

Average of roughly 358 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

R491 DNG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 12:24

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1 (R491 DNG) between March 2006 and September 2025.

The record contains 19 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

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