Kawasaki ZX-9R

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 899 cc

K40 DCBMOT history

K40 DCB is a green petrol Kawasaki ZX-9R first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 15,620 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Jun 2026
Mileage
15,620 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
281 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 DCB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
ZX-9R
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
899 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 DCB was last recorded at 15,620 miles on 16 Jun 2025, 264 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Oct 2013: 18,737 miles, lower than 27,260 miles on 29 Mar 2011.
  • 15 Mar 2022: 14,868 miles, lower than 25,455 miles on 12 Feb 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
15,356 miles · 7 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
264 miles
Average per year
281 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 15,620 miles
  • 2023 – 15,356 miles
  • 2022 – 14,874 miles
  • 2021 – 25,455 miles
  • 2020 – 24,512 miles
  • 2019 – 23,551 miles
  • 2018 – 21,508 miles
  • 2015 – 19,261 miles
  • 2013 – 18,737 miles
  • 2011 – 27,260 miles
  • 2010 – 14,377 miles
  • 2009 – 13,616 miles
  • 2008 – 12,678 miles
  • 2007 – 12,128 miles
  • 2006 – 10,222 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass15,620 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNo lights fitted at time of test.

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.

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass15,620 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    15,620 miles
    Test number
    388964912819
    • AdvisoryNo lights fitted at time of test.

  2. Fail15,607 miles (+251)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,607 miles
    Test number
    439482928603
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  3. Pass15,356 miles (+482)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    15,356 miles
    Test number
    360819901872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass14,874 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    14,874 miles
    Test number
    198489807291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail14,868 miles (-10,587)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,868 miles
    Test number
    961898880719
    • MajorDrive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass25,455 miles (+943)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    25,455 miles
    Test number
    882627646263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass24,512 miles (+961)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    24,512 miles
    Test number
    417673062875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass23,551 miles (+2,043)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    23,551 miles
    Test number
    384928842181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass21,508 miles (+2,247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    21,508 miles
    Test number
    219842569086
    • AdvisoryRear Chain guard missing

  10. Pass19,261 miles (+524)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    19,261 miles
    Test number
    159847015266
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

  11. Pass18,737 miles (-8,523)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    18,737 miles
    Test number
    167025283253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,260 miles (+12,883)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    27,260 miles
    Test number
    559968181039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass14,377 miles (+761)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    14,377 miles
    Test number
    610726870016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass13,616 miles (+938)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    13,616 miles
    Test number
    253746699052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass12,678 miles (+550)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    12,678 miles
    Test number
    431633738105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass12,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    12,128 miles
    Test number
    284302187058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail12,128 miles (+1,906)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,128 miles
    Test number
    560792187067
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

  18. Pass10,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    10,222 miles
    Test number
    712310106108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail10,222 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,222 miles
    Test number
    832880006184
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Questions about K40 DCB

Does K40 DCB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K40 DCB expired on 15 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K40 DCB?
The MOT on K40 DCB expired on 15 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K40 DCB done?
K40 DCB was recorded at 15,620 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2025, an average of 281 miles a year.
Has K40 DCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 DCB has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on K40 DCB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 12 Oct 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K40 DCB find?
K40 DCB passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2025 with 1 advisory: no lights fitted at time of test..

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