Kawasaki ZXR750

Red and Grey · Petrol · 1993 · 749 cc

L42 VMWMOT history

L42 VMW is a red and grey petrol Kawasaki ZXR750 first used on 21 Oct 1993. Its MOT expired on 20 Sept 2024 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 42,312 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Sept 2024
Mileage
42,312 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2023
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
906 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L42 VMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
ZXR750
Colour
Red and Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
749 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
21 Oct 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L42 VMW was last recorded at 42,312 miles on 21 Sept 2023, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,289 miles · 13 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
906 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 42,312 miles
  • 2022 – 42,177 miles
  • 2021 – 42,147 miles
  • 2019 – 42,096 miles
  • 2018 – 42,067 miles
  • 2017 – 40,317 miles
  • 2013 – 39,504 miles
  • 2010 – 37,185 miles
  • 2008 – 29,931 miles
  • 2007 – 29,412 miles
  • 2006 – 26,641 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,312 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front fairing bracket bent affecting mirrorRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside side stand pivot wornRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Headlamp aim too high

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Drive chain slightly loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass42,312 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    42,312 miles
    Test number
    106591398226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fairing bracket bent affecting mirror
    • AdvisoryNearside side stand pivot worn

  2. Fail42,289 miles (+112)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,289 miles
    Test number
    875242262532
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp does not work when lights are on, suggest there wired up to same bulbs. (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fairing bracket bent affecting mirror
    • AdvisoryNearside side stand pivot worn

  3. Pass42,177 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    42,177 miles
    Test number
    743981598239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass42,147 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    42,147 miles
    Test number
    348738575662
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  5. Fail42,139 miles (+43)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,139 miles
    Test number
    351740625209
    • MajorFront Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass42,096 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    42,096 miles
    Test number
    654539596666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass42,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    42,067 miles
    Test number
    622499603265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail42,067 miles (+1,750)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,067 miles
    Test number
    597474415808
    • MajorRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering linkage locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

  9. Pass40,317 miles (+813)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    40,317 miles
    Test number
    304440104204
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

  10. Pass39,504 miles (+2,319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    39,504 miles
    Test number
    609045113221
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

  11. Pass37,185 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    37,185 miles
    Test number
    942427890098
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  12. Fail37,185 miles (+7,254)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,185 miles
    Test number
    101216390494
    • FailureDrive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  13. Pass29,931 miles (+519)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    29,931 miles
    Test number
    474967148299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,412 miles (+2,771)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    29,412 miles
    Test number
    292758497120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,641 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    26,641 miles
    Test number
    894277686179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail26,579 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,579 miles
    Test number
    601340436106
    • FailureFront Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
    • NoteHeadlamp aim to high

Questions about L42 VMW

Does L42 VMW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L42 VMW expired on 20 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L42 VMW?
The MOT on L42 VMW expired on 20 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L42 VMW done?
L42 VMW was recorded at 42,312 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2023, an average of 906 miles a year.
Has L42 VMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L42 VMW has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on L42 VMW 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 L42 VMW find?
L42 VMW passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front fairing bracket bent affecting mirror; nearside side stand pivot worn.

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