Kawasaki ZX-6R

Green · Petrol · 2003 · 636 cc

L31 KEVMOT history

L31 KEV is a green petrol Kawasaki ZX-6R first used on 1 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 37,556 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
37,556 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,914 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 KEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
ZX-6R
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
636 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 KEV was last recorded at 37,556 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 1,029 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Sept 2020: 5,926 miles, lower than 22,984 miles on 8 Apr 2019.

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
36,527 miles · 30 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,029 miles
Average per year
1,914 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 37,556 miles
  • 2024 – 36,527 miles
  • 2023 – 31,377 miles
  • 2021 – 30,933 miles
  • 2020 – 5,926 miles
  • 2019 – 22,984 miles
  • 2018 – 21,056 miles
  • 2017 – 18,348 miles
  • 2016 – 17,950 miles
  • 2015 – 17,894 miles
  • 2014 – 16,703 miles
  • 2012 – 16,472 miles
  • 2008 – 16,221 miles
  • 2007 – 13,646 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,556 miles
  • AdvisoryFront 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.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Drive chain slightly loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 12 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,556 miles (+1,029)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    37,556 miles
    Test number
    100347640979
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass36,527 miles (+5,150)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    36,527 miles
    Test number
    964325913770
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  3. Pass31,377 miles (+444)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    31,377 miles
    Test number
    167003109319
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass30,933 miles (+25,007)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    30,933 miles
    Test number
    458952463800
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit Front brake pads very close too limit (1.1.13 (a))

  5. Pass5,926 miles (-17,058)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    5,926 miles
    Test number
    628163287812
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  6. Pass22,984 miles (+1,928)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    22,984 miles
    Test number
    730607345931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass21,056 miles (+2,708)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    21,056 miles
    Test number
    553024053940
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  8. Pass18,348 miles (+398)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    18,348 miles
    Test number
    545614419254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass17,950 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    17,950 miles
    Test number
    149516843984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail17,894 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,894 miles
    Test number
    217299525424
    • Repaired at testRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  11. Pass17,894 miles (+1,191)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2016
    Odometer
    17,894 miles
    Test number
    229319125194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  12. Pass16,703 miles (+231)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    16,703 miles
    Test number
    987170334116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass16,472 miles (+251)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    16,472 miles
    Test number
    688335672004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass16,221 miles (+2,575)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    16,221 miles
    Test number
    560673968121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass13,646 miles (+12,345)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    13,646 miles
    Test number
    984558937147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail1,301 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,301 miles
    Test number
    273222837442
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Questions about L31 KEV

Does L31 KEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 KEV is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 KEV?
The MOT on L31 KEV is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 KEV done?
L31 KEV was recorded at 37,556 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 1,914 miles a year.
Has L31 KEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 KEV has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2015.
Has the mileage on L31 KEV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Sept 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L31 KEV find?
L31 KEV passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: front shock absorber has a light misting of oil.

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