Kawasaki ZX-7R

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 748 cc

R489 DNGMOT history

R489 DNG is a red petrol Kawasaki ZX-7R first used on 1 May 1998. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 11,197 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jun 2027
Mileage
11,197 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
93 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R489 DNG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
ZX-7R
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
748 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 May 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R489 DNG was last recorded at 11,197 miles on 13 Jun 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
11,185 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
93 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 11,197 miles
  • 2025 – 11,185 miles
  • 2023 – 11,177 miles
  • 2022 – 11,084 miles
  • 2020 – 11,064 miles
  • 2019 – 10,993 miles
  • 2017 – 10,948 miles
  • 2015 – 10,878 miles
  • 2013 – 10,739 miles
  • 2010 – 10,556 miles
  • 2009 – 10,547 miles
  • 2008 – 10,462 miles
  • 2007 – 10,397 miles
  • 2006 – 9,327 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass11,197 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.

  • Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

16 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass11,197 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    11,197 miles
    Test number
    516150749673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass11,185 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    11,185 miles
    Test number
    286139787391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass11,177 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    11,177 miles
    Test number
    229400880726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass11,084 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    11,084 miles
    Test number
    919291751598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail11,071 miles (+7)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,071 miles
    Test number
    252785019898
    • MajorFront Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass11,064 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    11,064 miles
    Test number
    992356859451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass10,993 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    10,993 miles
    Test number
    149045137604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass10,948 miles (+70)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    10,948 miles
    Test number
    782023284372
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

  9. Pass10,878 miles (+139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    10,878 miles
    Test number
    199758975198
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

  10. Pass10,739 miles (+183)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    10,739 miles
    Test number
    927714563066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass10,556 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    10,556 miles
    Test number
    840798310213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass10,547 miles (+85)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    10,547 miles
    Test number
    393542209485
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  13. Pass10,462 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    10,462 miles
    Test number
    811253618212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass10,397 miles (+1,070)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    10,397 miles
    Test number
    402348307245
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  15. Fail9,327 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,327 miles
    Test number
    112319936126
    • Repaired at testFront Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

  16. Pass9,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    9,327 miles
    Test number
    781559236141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R489 DNG

Does R489 DNG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R489 DNG is valid until 12 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on R489 DNG?
The MOT on R489 DNG is valid until 12 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R489 DNG done?
R489 DNG was recorded at 11,197 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2026, an average of 93 miles a year.
Has R489 DNG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R489 DNG has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on R489 DNG 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 R489 DNG find?
R489 DNG passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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