Kawasaki ZX-6R

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 599 cc

L37 LOUMOT history

L37 LOU is a green petrol Kawasaki ZX-6R first used on 15 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 50,307 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
50,307 km
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
577 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L37 LOU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
ZX-6R
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
599 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
15 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L37 LOU was last recorded at 50,307 km on 17 Mar 2026, 365 km more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,942 km · 18 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
365 km
Average per year
577 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,307 km
  • 2022 – 49,942 km
  • 2018 – 45,892 km
  • 2014 – 44,442 km
  • 2013 – 43,913 km
  • 2012 – 41,975 km
  • 2011 – 41,580 km
  • 2010 – 41,169 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,307 km
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective beam kick up to offside. masked level (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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 Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass50,307 km (+365)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    50,307 km
    Test number
    764532921658
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective beam kick up to offside. masked level (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass49,942 km2 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    49,942 km
    Test number
    963529676489
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Beam kick-up to offside: masked level (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail49,942 km3 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,942 km
    Test number
    855459435884
    • Repaired at testExhaust system insecure silencer tied on (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect kick-up to offside: masked level (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Beam kick-up to offside: masked level (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass49,358 miles (+254)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    49,358 miles
    Test number
    431479235888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass49,104 miles (+1,859)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    49,104 miles
    Test number
    488230490947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass47,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    47,245 miles
    Test number
    641231255515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass45,892 km
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    45,892 km
    Test number
    641920998763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass45,634 miles (+654)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    45,634 miles
    Test number
    925042057884
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryHeadlight converter fitted at time of test.
    • AdvisoryRear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

  9. Pass44,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    44,980 miles
    Test number
    737729757923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,442 km
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    44,442 km
    Test number
    808172854287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail44,442 km (+529)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,442 km
    Test number
    456211654257
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

  12. Pass43,913 km (+1,938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    43,913 km
    Test number
    405231373125
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  13. Pass41,975 km
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    41,975 km
    Test number
    768745182169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail41,975 km (+395)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,975 km
    Test number
    139801382135
    • FailureDrive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
    • FailureFront Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
    • FailureRear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

  15. Pass41,580 km (+411)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    41,580 km
    Test number
    316616971161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,169 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    41,169 km
    Test number
    594444130103
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  17. Fail41,126 miles (+611)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,126 miles
    Test number
    193876520153
    • FailureFront Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  18. Pass40,515 miles (+351)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    40,515 miles
    Test number
    251160329425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,164 miles (+3,957)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    40,164 miles
    Test number
    264218208443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,207 miles (+2,128)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    36,207 miles
    Test number
    632174807189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    34,079 miles
    Test number
    532469006117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L37 LOU

Does L37 LOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L37 LOU is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L37 LOU?
The MOT on L37 LOU is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L37 LOU done?
L37 LOU was recorded at 50,307 km at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 577 km a year.
Has L37 LOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L37 LOU has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on L37 LOU 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 L37 LOU find?
L37 LOU passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: headlamp lens slightly defective beam kick up to offside. masked level; rear tyre worn close to the legal limit.

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