Kawasaki ZR550

Blue · Petrol · 1992 · 550 cc

K51 KGTMOT history

K51 KGT is a blue petrol Kawasaki ZR550 first used on 24 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 24,225 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 May 2027
Mileage
24,225 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
494 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K51 KGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
ZR550
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
550 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
24 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K51 KGT was last recorded at 24,225 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 1,407 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
22,818 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,407 miles
Average per year
494 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 24,225 miles
  • 2025 – 22,818 miles
  • 2024 – 22,643 miles
  • 2022 – 22,316 miles
  • 2021 – 21,981 miles
  • 2017 – 21,609 miles
  • 2016 – 21,478 miles
  • 2015 – 20,303 miles
  • 2014 – 19,006 miles
  • 2013 – 17,149 miles
  • 2012 – 16,429 miles
  • 2010 – 16,092 miles
  • 2009 – 16,030 miles
  • 2007 – 15,738 miles
  • 2006 – 14,423 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass24,225 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass24,225 miles (+1,407)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    24,225 miles
    Test number
    111732312412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass22,818 miles (+175)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    22,818 miles
    Test number
    678141968473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass22,643 miles (+327)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    22,643 miles
    Test number
    980250611857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass22,316 miles (+335)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    22,316 miles
    Test number
    549869375518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass21,981 miles (+372)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    21,981 miles
    Test number
    666641001954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass21,609 miles (+131)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    21,609 miles
    Test number
    553496947110
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
  7. Pass21,478 miles (+1,175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    21,478 miles
    Test number
    290207193278
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
  8. Pass20,303 miles (+1,297)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    20,303 miles
    Test number
    448243555167
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
  9. Pass19,006 miles (+1,857)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    19,006 miles
    Test number
    779590464153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass17,149 miles (+720)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    17,149 miles
    Test number
    216624423413
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
    • NoteFront tyre has slight perishing
  11. Pass16,429 miles (+337)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    16,429 miles
    Test number
    256684822135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass16,092 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    16,092 miles
    Test number
    302644220276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail16,030 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,030 miles
    Test number
    282384509278
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.6)
  14. Pass16,030 miles (+292)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    16,030 miles
    Test number
    951144109299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass15,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    15,738 miles
    Test number
    620226697149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail15,738 miles (+1,315)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,738 miles
    Test number
    241490297165
    • FailureFront Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
    • FailureNearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
  17. Pass14,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    14,423 miles
    Test number
    693040176121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K51 KGT

Does K51 KGT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K51 KGT is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on K51 KGT?
The MOT on K51 KGT is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K51 KGT done?
K51 KGT was recorded at 24,225 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 494 miles a year.
Has K51 KGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K51 KGT has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2009.
Has the mileage on K51 KGT 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 K51 KGT find?
K51 KGT passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil.

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