Kawasaki ZX-6R

Green · Petrol · 1996 · 599 cc

P970 MRHMOT history

P970 MRH is a green petrol Kawasaki ZX-6R first used on 1 Aug 1996. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 40,113 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
40,113 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
781 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P970 MRH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
ZX-6R
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
599 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P970 MRH was last recorded at 40,113 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,109 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
781 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 40,113 miles
  • 2022 – 39,896 miles
  • 2020 – 39,413 miles
  • 2019 – 38,559 miles
  • 2018 – 37,684 miles
  • 2017 – 37,331 miles
  • 2016 – 36,680 miles
  • 2014 – 34,938 miles
  • 2013 – 34,467 miles
  • 2012 – 33,769 miles
  • 2011 – 33,153 miles
  • 2010 – 31,960 miles
  • 2009 – 30,623 miles
  • 2008 – 28,720 miles
  • 2007 – 25,821 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,113 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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.

  • Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,113 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    40,113 miles
    Test number
    546174075131
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  2. Fail40,109 miles (+213)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,109 miles
    Test number
    182329565658
    • MajorFront Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass39,896 miles (+483)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    39,896 miles
    Test number
    720791803940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass39,413 miles (+854)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    39,413 miles
    Test number
    509883935930
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass38,559 miles (+875)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2020
    Odometer
    38,559 miles
    Test number
    805429038348
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

  6. Pass37,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    37,684 miles
    Test number
    503391370702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail37,684 miles (+91)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,684 miles
    Test number
    286617265777
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail37,593 miles (+262)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,593 miles
    Test number
    250319341479
    • FailureOffside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

  9. Pass37,331 miles (+651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    37,331 miles
    Test number
    260987642459
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  10. Pass36,680 miles (+1,742)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    36,680 miles
    Test number
    565054289383
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  11. Pass34,938 miles (+471)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    34,938 miles
    Test number
    356132144401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
    • NoteFork dust covers damaged

  12. Pass34,467 miles (+698)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    34,467 miles
    Test number
    235043133219
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • NoteRear indicators slightly obscured by 10% by number plate

  13. Pass33,769 miles (+616)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    33,769 miles
    Test number
    368673422423
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
    • NoteDrivechain shows multiple tightspots

  14. Pass33,153 miles (+1,193)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    33,153 miles
    Test number
    417074431289
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  15. Pass31,960 miles (+1,337)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    31,960 miles
    Test number
    522406230275
    • AdvisoryExhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

  16. Pass30,623 miles (+1,903)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    30,623 miles
    Test number
    352559039490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,720 miles (+2,899)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    28,720 miles
    Test number
    123210428212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,821 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    25,821 miles
    Test number
    484280747277
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Questions about P970 MRH

Does P970 MRH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P970 MRH is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on P970 MRH?
The MOT on P970 MRH is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P970 MRH done?
P970 MRH was recorded at 40,113 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 781 miles a year.
Has P970 MRH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P970 MRH has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on P970 MRH 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 P970 MRH find?
P970 MRH passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: front tyre worn close to the legal limit; offside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal; rear drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively.

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