Kawasaki ZX-7R

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 749 cc

P839 WGFMOT history

P839 WGF is a black petrol Kawasaki ZX-7R first used on 5 Jun 1997. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 18,765 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
18,765 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
81 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P839 WGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
ZX-7R
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
749 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
5 Jun 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P839 WGF was last recorded at 18,765 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 418 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 May 2023: 17,630 miles, lower than 47,537 miles on 10 Nov 2021.

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
18,347 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
418 miles
Average per year
81 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 18,765 miles
  • 2025 – 18,347 miles
  • 2024 – 18,010 miles
  • 2023 – 17,630 miles
  • 2021 – 47,537 miles
  • 2018 – 46,423 miles
  • 2017 – 42,461 miles
  • 2014 – 33,231 miles
  • 2013 – 32,715 miles
  • 2012 – 31,561 miles
  • 2009 – 28,359 miles
  • 2007 – 17,198 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass18,765 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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Indicator tell tale inoperative

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear suspension bush has slight free play lower rear shock (2.4.A2a(i))

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 19 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass18,765 miles (+418)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    18,765 miles
    Test number
    754293886879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass18,347 miles (+337)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    18,347 miles
    Test number
    686287261046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass18,010 miles (+380)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    18,010 miles
    Test number
    888633648202
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass17,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    17,630 miles
    Test number
    119505757923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail17,630 miles (-29,907)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,630 miles
    Test number
    390201268049
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass47,537 miles (+7)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    47,537 miles
    Test number
    295034248667
    • MinorIndicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  7. Fail47,530 miles (+1,107)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,530 miles
    Test number
    108775616924
    • MajorFront Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned Too close together (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Position wrong behind registration plate (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorIndicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  8. Pass46,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    46,423 miles
    Test number
    196593847693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail46,423 miles (+31)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,423 miles
    Test number
    807025071275
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

  10. Fail46,392 miles (+3,931)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,392 miles
    Test number
    148207232104
    • MajorFront Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass42,461 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    42,461 miles
    Test number
    649220517183
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bush has slight free play lower rear shock (2.4.A2a(i))

  12. Fail42,451 miles (+9,220)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,451 miles
    Test number
    121819030160
    • FailureFront position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
    • FailureHeadlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bush has slight free play lower rear shock (2.4.A2a(i))

  13. Pass33,231 miles (+516)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    33,231 miles
    Test number
    415335794069
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • NoteAfter market exhaust fitted

  14. Pass32,715 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    32,715 miles
    Test number
    288015203153
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  15. Fail32,712 miles (+1,151)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,712 miles
    Test number
    237635903183
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  16. Pass31,561 miles (+3,202)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    31,561 miles
    Test number
    666210392045
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

  17. Pass28,359 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    28,359 miles
    Test number
    962610469210
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  18. Fail28,359 miles (+11,161)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,359 miles
    Test number
    131430269296
    • FailureDrive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
    • FailureFront position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  19. Pass17,198 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    17,198 miles
    Test number
    520139907158
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

  20. Fail17,198 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,198 miles
    Test number
    873929907134
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.6)
    • FailureNearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Questions about P839 WGF

Does P839 WGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P839 WGF is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on P839 WGF?
The MOT on P839 WGF is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P839 WGF done?
P839 WGF was recorded at 18,765 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 81 miles a year.
Has P839 WGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P839 WGF has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2023.
Has the mileage on P839 WGF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 May 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P839 WGF find?
P839 WGF passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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