Kawasaki ZX6

Green · Petrol · 1996 · 600 cc

P495 BPKMOT history

P495 BPK is a green petrol Kawasaki ZX6 first used on 14 Nov 1996. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 2,688 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
2,688 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
P495 BPK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
ZX6
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
600 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
14 Nov 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P495 BPK was last recorded at 2,688 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 99 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Sept 2012: 1,369 miles, lower than 31,718 miles on 26 Sept 2011.

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
2,589 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
99 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 2,688 miles
  • 2025 – 2,589 miles
  • 2024 – 2,589 miles
  • 2020 – 2,589 miles
  • 2016 – 2,541 miles
  • 2015 – 2,169 miles
  • 2013 – 1,822 miles
  • 2012 – 1,369 miles
  • 2011 – 31,718 miles
  • 2010 – 30,624 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass2,688 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust not standard

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

12 tests since 18 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass2,688 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    2,688 miles
    Test number
    709842032867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass2,589 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    2,589 miles
    Test number
    163465365405
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust not standard (8.1.1 (a))
  3. Pass2,589 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    2,589 miles
    Test number
    773894153313
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust not standard (8.1.1 (a))
  4. Fail2,589 miles1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,589 miles
    Test number
    578233170837
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust not standard (8.1.1 (a))
  5. Pass2,589 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    2,589 miles
    Test number
    897485632392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail2,588 miles (+47)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,588 miles
    Test number
    155052333535
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass2,541 miles (+372)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    2,541 miles
    Test number
    920852255615
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
  8. Pass2,169 miles (+347)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    2,169 miles
    Test number
    286008695187
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
    • NoteO/s front direction indicator loose
  9. Pass1,822 miles (+453)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    1,822 miles
    Test number
    356777853236
    • AdvisoryBrake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
  10. Pass1,369 miles (-30,349)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    1,369 miles
    Test number
    435071072298
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
  11. Pass31,718 miles (+1,094)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    31,718 miles
    Test number
    249599361226
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  12. Pass30,624 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    30,624 miles
    Test number
    423531160230
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Questions about P495 BPK

Does P495 BPK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P495 BPK is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on P495 BPK?
The MOT on P495 BPK is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P495 BPK done?
P495 BPK was recorded at 2,688 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026.
Has P495 BPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P495 BPK has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on P495 BPK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Sept 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P495 BPK find?
P495 BPK passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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