Kawasaki ZX-9R
Green · Petrol · 1996 · 899 cc
P97 MBFMOT history
P97 MBF is a green petrol Kawasaki ZX-9R first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT expired on 10 Apr 2026 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 25,923 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 25,923 mi
- At MOT on 19 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 11
- 9 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 392 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P97 MBF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Kawasaki
- Model
- ZX-9R
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 899 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 30 Dec 1996
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
P97 MBF was last recorded at 25,923 miles on 19 Mar 2025, 981 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 24,942 miles · 11 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 981 miles
- Average per year
- 392 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 25,923 miles
- 2024 – 24,942 miles
- 2022 – 23,870 miles
- 2021 – 23,687 miles
- 2020 – 23,171 miles
- 2015 – 22,815 miles
- 2014 – 22,073 miles
- 2008 – 19,423 miles
- 2007 – 18,956 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass25,923 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisorySteering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014
Full MOT history
11 tests since 18 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass25,923 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 25,923 miles
- Test number
- 786939788940
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisorySteering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Fail25,923 miles (+981)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,923 miles
- Test number
- 194907533546
- DangerousRiders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisorySteering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Pass24,942 miles (+1,072)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 24,942 miles
- Test number
- 640401199712
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Pass23,870 miles (+183)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 23,870 miles
- Test number
- 308247469470
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Pass23,687 miles (+516)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 23,687 miles
- Test number
- 214645002611
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Pass23,171 miles (+356)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 23,171 miles
- Test number
- 621039986758
- AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Pass22,815 miles (+742)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 22,815 miles
- Test number
- 653468764067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,073 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 22,073 miles
- Test number
- 666862704160
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Fail22,073 miles (+2,650)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,073 miles
- Test number
- 669912704149
- Repaired at testRegistration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Pass19,423 miles (+467)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 19,423 miles
- Test number
- 654944518297
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Pass18,956 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 18,956 miles
- Test number
- 204669567191
- AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
- NoteFront brakes starting to drag
- NoteChain slightly tight
Questions about P97 MBF
- Does P97 MBF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on P97 MBF expired on 10 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on P97 MBF?
- The MOT on P97 MBF expired on 10 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has P97 MBF done?
- P97 MBF was recorded at 25,923 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2025, an average of 392 miles a year.
- Has P97 MBF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P97 MBF has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on P97 MBF 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 P97 MBF find?
- P97 MBF passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2025 with 5 advisories: exhaust noisy; front tyre worn close to the legal limit; nearside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil, and 2 more.
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