Kawasaki ZX-9R

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 899 cc

R552 WAVMOT history

R552 WAV is a green petrol Kawasaki ZX-9R first used on 30 Jun 1998. Its MOT expired on 19 Jul 2025 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 31,663 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jul 2025
Mileage
31,663 mi
At MOT on 19 Jul 2024
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
953 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R552 WAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
ZX-9R
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
899 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
30 Jun 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

R552 WAV was last recorded at 31,663 miles on 19 Jul 2024, 3,691 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
27,972 miles · 20 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
3,691 miles
Average per year
953 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 31,663 miles
  • 2023 – 27,972 miles
  • 2021 – 27,832 miles
  • 2020 – 27,714 miles
  • 2018 – 27,319 miles
  • 2017 – 27,312 miles
  • 2014 – 22,902 miles
  • 2013 – 22,377 miles
  • 2012 – 22,288 miles
  • 2011 – 20,666 miles
  • 2009 – 19,063 miles
  • 2008 – 16,403 miles
  • 2007 – 14,348 miles
  • 2006 – 14,137 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,663 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front handle bar slightly bent
  • AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 25 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,663 miles (+3,691)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    31,663 miles
    Test number
    836134167298
    • AdvisoryFront Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front handle bar slightly bent
    • AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  2. Pass27,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    27,972 miles
    Test number
    418758549535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail27,964 miles (+132)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,964 miles
    Test number
    945785905071
    • DangerousRear Brake pedal so insecure that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (e) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel pivot pin and locking device missing (1.1.16 (e) (i))
    • MajorRoller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass27,832 miles (+118)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    27,832 miles
    Test number
    542463961334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass27,714 miles (+395)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    27,714 miles
    Test number
    670596797545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass27,319 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    27,319 miles
    Test number
    926116203086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail27,312 miles (+4,410)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,312 miles
    Test number
    493317143348
    • FailureFront Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
    • FailureFront Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
    • FailureLocking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride Drive chain link fitted incorrectly (6.2.1h)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryForeign objects in front tyre
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
    • AdvisoryOil weep from sump bung

  8. Pass22,902 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    22,902 miles
    Test number
    345661554100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail22,899 miles (+522)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,899 miles
    Test number
    277510554486
    • FailureFront Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
    • FailureRear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
    • FailureRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  10. Pass22,377 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    22,377 miles
    Test number
    485951353157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass22,288 miles (+1,622)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    22,288 miles
    Test number
    907308402151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass20,666 miles (+1,603)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    20,666 miles
    Test number
    438946971030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail19,063 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,063 miles
    Test number
    221249079200
    • Repaired at testDirection indicator not working (1.5.1c)

  14. Pass19,063 miles (+2,660)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    19,063 miles
    Test number
    830179979241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass16,403 miles (+2,055)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    16,403 miles
    Test number
    313066738450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,348 miles (+211)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    14,348 miles
    Test number
    634521617177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass14,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    14,137 miles
    Test number
    730496256059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R552 WAV

Does R552 WAV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R552 WAV expired on 19 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R552 WAV?
The MOT on R552 WAV expired on 19 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R552 WAV done?
R552 WAV was recorded at 31,663 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2024, an average of 953 miles a year.
Has R552 WAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R552 WAV has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on R552 WAV 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 R552 WAV find?
R552 WAV passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2024 with 4 advisories: front valve stem slightly damaged; nearside front outer brake pad(s) close to minimum limit; offside front handle bar slightly bent, and 1 more.

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