Kawasaki ZX-6R

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 599 cc

P640 OBUMOT history

P640 OBU is a silver petrol Kawasaki ZX-6R first used on 21 Jun 1997. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 39,436 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Mar 2026
Mileage
39,436 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
814 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P640 OBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
ZX-6R
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
599 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
21 Jun 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P640 OBU was last recorded at 39,436 miles on 7 Mar 2025, 802 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,634 miles · 15 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
802 miles
Average per year
814 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 39,436 miles
  • 2022 – 38,634 miles
  • 2021 – 37,832 miles
  • 2019 – 37,441 miles
  • 2016 – 36,400 miles
  • 2015 – 36,313 miles
  • 2013 – 34,884 miles
  • 2012 – 33,627 miles
  • 2010 – 31,190 miles
  • 2009 – 26,547 miles
  • 2008 – 25,450 miles
  • 2007 – 24,404 miles
  • 2006 – 24,081 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,436 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 22 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,436 miles (+802)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    39,436 miles
    Test number
    415406821861
    • AdvisoryRear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass38,634 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    38,634 miles
    Test number
    490052189967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail38,611 miles (+779)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,611 miles
    Test number
    745525589363
    • MajorFront Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorFront Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass37,832 miles (+391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    37,832 miles
    Test number
    946056138770
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  5. Pass37,441 miles (+1,041)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    37,441 miles
    Test number
    199806809965
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from mid pipe to silencer but system not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass36,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    36,400 miles
    Test number
    793799802226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail36,400 miles (+87)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,400 miles
    Test number
    735151299013
    • Repaired at testFront Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

  8. Pass36,313 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    36,313 miles
    Test number
    815183815138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

  9. Fail36,313 miles (+1,429)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,313 miles
    Test number
    856762515122
    • FailureCentre Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryOuter Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  10. Pass34,884 miles (+1,257)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    34,884 miles
    Test number
    778856693052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail33,627 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,627 miles
    Test number
    175212662046
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.6)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  12. Pass33,627 miles (+2,437)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    33,627 miles
    Test number
    296082462014
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  13. Pass31,190 miles (+4,643)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2011
    Odometer
    31,190 miles
    Test number
    232701810101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    26,547 miles
    Test number
    101426409173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail26,547 miles (+1,097)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,547 miles
    Test number
    350176709134
    • 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))

  16. Pass25,450 miles (+1,046)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    25,450 miles
    Test number
    972153128138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,404 miles (+323)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    24,404 miles
    Test number
    711593907176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    24,081 miles
    Test number
    924592616192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P640 OBU

Does P640 OBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P640 OBU expired on 6 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P640 OBU?
The MOT on P640 OBU expired on 6 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P640 OBU done?
P640 OBU was recorded at 39,436 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2025, an average of 814 miles a year.
Has P640 OBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P640 OBU has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on P640 OBU 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 P640 OBU find?
P640 OBU passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2025 with 1 advisory: rear brake binding but not excessively.

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