2007 Yamaha YZF R1 1.0L Petrol · SV07 GKC

The most recent MOT, conducted on 10 October 2025 at 13,846 miles, passed cleanly with zero defects recorded. This represents a clear improvement over the preceding two tests, both of which flagged an exhaust noise defect under item 8.1.1 (a). The trend is therefore resolving, with the exhaust issue that appeared in October 2023 at 11,166 miles and again in October 2022 at 10,194 miles now seemingly rectified. The current roadworthiness status is strong on paper, though the record only covers five tests across nearly nineteen years, leaving significant gaps in oversight. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 2007 machine, averaging roughly 729 miles per year. Between the September 2017 test at 7,629 miles and the October 2022 test at 10,194 miles, the bike covered just 2,565 miles across five full years, suggesting prolonged periods of storage. The jump from 10,194 miles in October 2022 to 13,658 miles by September 2024 shows a modest increase in use, adding 3,464 miles in roughly two years. That remains light but indicates the machine has been ridden more regularly in recent seasons. The gap between 2017 and 2022 is notable, with no recorded tests in between, so a buyer cannot verify whether the bike was stored properly or left standing with fuel in the system and tyres perished from age. Despite the clean recent result, the repeated exhaust noise advisories in 2022 and 2023 warrant a close physical inspection of the full exhaust system, particularly the headers, catalytic converter if fitted, and silencer mounting points. A buyer should check for hairline cracks at welds, corroded flanges, and deteriorated exhaust gaskets that may have been temporarily patched rather than permanently repaired. The long storage periods also raise concerns about fork seal condition, brake caliper seizure from pad contact, and tyre sidewall degradation regardless of remaining tread depth. Suspension bushes and steering head bearings should be inspected for brinelling or dry rot given the age, not just the mileage. Fuel system integrity, including tank internal corrosion and carburettor or injector cleanliness, deserves attention after years of infrequent use.