Kawasaki ZX9-R

Green · Petrol · 1994 · 899 cc

L71 ERXMOT history

L71 ERX is a green petrol Kawasaki ZX9-R first used on 14 Jul 1994. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 34,702 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
34,702 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
990 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L71 ERX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
ZX9-R
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
899 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
14 Jul 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L71 ERX was last recorded at 34,702 miles on 7 May 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,690 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
990 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 34,702 miles
  • 2025 – 34,690 miles
  • 2024 – 34,393 miles
  • 2023 – 34,249 miles
  • 2022 – 33,194 miles
  • 2018 – 31,013 miles
  • 2017 – 30,364 miles
  • 2016 – 28,933 miles
  • 2015 – 27,907 miles
  • 2014 – 22,634 miles
  • 2013 – 21,473 miles
  • 2012 – 19,691 miles
  • 2011 – 17,882 miles
  • 2008 – 16,368 miles
  • 2006 – 15,136 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,702 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Wheel alignment slightly misaligned.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,702 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    34,702 miles
    Test number
    294471797109
    • 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))

  2. Pass34,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    34,690 miles
    Test number
    245193872179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail34,690 miles (+297)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,690 miles
    Test number
    937957226088
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass34,393 miles (+144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    34,393 miles
    Test number
    340413942639
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  5. Pass34,249 miles (+1,055)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    34,249 miles
    Test number
    192845153817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass33,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    33,194 miles
    Test number
    450894525767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail33,194 miles (+2,181)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,194 miles
    Test number
    991835732940
    • Repaired at testRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass31,013 miles (+649)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    31,013 miles
    Test number
    424961128762
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass30,364 miles (+1,431)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    30,364 miles
    Test number
    793269923815
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

  10. Pass28,933 miles (+1,026)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    28,933 miles
    Test number
    601841526126
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryRear shock spring rusty

  11. Pass27,907 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    27,907 miles
    Test number
    158157195118
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

  12. Fail27,907 miles (+5,273)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,907 miles
    Test number
    839497595155
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

  13. Pass22,634 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    22,634 miles
    Test number
    426506794108
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

  14. Fail22,634 miles (+1,161)3 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,634 miles
    Test number
    779763494134
    • DangerousOffside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)
    • DangerousSteering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
    • FailureThrottle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

  15. Pass21,473 miles (+1,782)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    21,473 miles
    Test number
    687971703275
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

  16. Pass19,691 miles (+1,809)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    19,691 miles
    Test number
    928077572090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass17,882 miles (+1,514)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    17,882 miles
    Test number
    179079741083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,368 miles (+1,232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    16,368 miles
    Test number
    523060018168
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  19. Pass15,136 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    15,136 miles
    Test number
    243190716234
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Questions about L71 ERX

Does L71 ERX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L71 ERX is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L71 ERX?
The MOT on L71 ERX is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L71 ERX done?
L71 ERX was recorded at 34,702 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 990 miles a year.
Has L71 ERX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L71 ERX has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L71 ERX 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 L71 ERX find?
L71 ERX passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust noisy; nearside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil; offside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil.

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