Kawasaki ZX-6R

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 599 cc

R489 JEVMOT history

R489 JEV is a blue petrol Kawasaki ZX-6R first used on 22 Jun 1998. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 5 of 7 MOT tests, with 24,386 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
24,386 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
7
5 passed · 2 failed
Per year
547 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R489 JEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
ZX-6R
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
599 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
22 Jun 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R489 JEV was last recorded at 24,386 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 3,914 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
20,472 miles · 20 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
3,914 miles
Average per year
547 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 24,386 miles
  • 2022 – 20,472 miles
  • 2021 – 17,499 miles
  • 2020 – 15,243 miles
  • 2009 – 15,069 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass24,386 miles
  • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 8 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass24,386 miles (+3,914)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    24,386 miles
    Test number
    612419015025
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  2. Pass20,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    20,472 miles
    Test number
    626476035133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail20,472 miles (+2,973)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,472 miles
    Test number
    134530435385
    • DangerousFront Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousRear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))

  4. Pass17,499 miles (+2,256)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    17,499 miles
    Test number
    374351484511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass15,243 miles (+174)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    15,243 miles
    Test number
    558269784301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass15,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    15,069 miles
    Test number
    274040229220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail15,069 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,069 miles
    Test number
    520080029275
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Questions about R489 JEV

Does R489 JEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R489 JEV is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on R489 JEV?
The MOT on R489 JEV is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R489 JEV done?
R489 JEV was recorded at 24,386 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 547 miles a year.
Has R489 JEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R489 JEV has failed 2 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on R489 JEV 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 JEV find?
R489 JEV passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: drive chain slightly loose.

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