Kawasaki ZX-9R
Black · Petrol · 1997 · 899 cc
R989 AWGMOT history
R989 AWG is a black petrol Kawasaki ZX-9R first used on 8 Jun 1998. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 58,306 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 58,306 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 1,247 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R989 AWG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Kawasaki
- Model
- ZX-9R
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 899 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 8 Jun 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R989 AWG was last recorded at 58,306 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 58,288 miles · 4 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 18 miles
- Average per year
- 1,247 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 58,306 miles
- 2025 – 56,979 miles
- 2024 – 55,338 miles
- 2023 – 54,574 miles
- 2022 – 54,324 miles
- 2021 – 54,137 miles
- 2020 – 53,108 miles
- 2018 – 52,534 miles
- 2016 – 51,988 miles
- 2015 – 51,115 miles
- 2014 – 51,094 miles
- 2013 – 50,995 miles
- 2012 – 50,958 miles
- 2011 – 50,368 miles
- 2010 – 49,405 miles
- 2008 – 43,440 miles
- 2007 – 37,378 miles
- 2006 – 33,406 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass58,306 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Chain guard missing
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024
Exhaust noisy
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Front Brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Riders seat insecure
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2011
Full MOT history
29 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass58,306 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 58,306 miles
- Test number
- 145720664133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,288 miles (+1,309)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,288 miles
- Test number
- 769531877889
- DangerousStop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
- MajorRear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear indicators. (4.2.3 (b))
- MajorRear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Pass56,979 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 56,979 miles
- Test number
- 364248035050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,979 miles (+1,641)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,979 miles
- Test number
- 703790762331
- Repaired at testStop lamp not working Front control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass55,338 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 55,338 miles
- Test number
- 488792857356
- AdvisoryChain guard missing
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryBoth tyres over 10 years old
- AdvisoryFront tyre has slight cracks
Fail55,336 miles (+762)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,336 miles
- Test number
- 646350301293
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- AdvisoryChain guard missing
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryBoth tyres over 10 years old
- AdvisoryFront tyre has slight cracks
Pass54,574 miles (+65)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 54,574 miles
- Test number
- 874106190798
- AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryHandlebar deformed but serviceable slight bend (2.2.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryChain guard missing
Fail54,509 miles (+185)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,509 miles
- Test number
- 600997628685
- MajorFront Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorRear Stop lamp not working suspect switch fault (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHandlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryChain guard missing
Pass54,324 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2023
- Odometer
- 54,324 miles
- Test number
- 532118627074
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Fail54,324 miles (+187)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,324 miles
- Test number
- 905627958003
- DangerousRiders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Pass54,137 miles (+1,029)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2022
- Odometer
- 54,137 miles
- Test number
- 342508437035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,108 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2021
- Odometer
- 53,108 miles
- Test number
- 729392399461
- AdvisoryChain guard missing
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Fail53,108 miles (+574)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,108 miles
- Test number
- 939607220059
- DangerousRiders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
- MajorHandlebar retaining device loose (2.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorStop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryChain guard missing
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Pass52,534 miles (+546)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2019
- Odometer
- 52,534 miles
- Test number
- 688090303834
- AdvisoryCentral Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Pass51,988 miles (+873)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 51,988 miles
- Test number
- 915249582836
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,115 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2016
- Odometer
- 51,115 miles
- Test number
- 295881335455
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,115 miles (+21)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,115 miles
- Test number
- 609231735105
- Repaired at testFront Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Pass51,094 miles (+99)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2015
- Odometer
- 51,094 miles
- Test number
- 355494334143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,995 miles (+37)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2014
- Odometer
- 50,995 miles
- Test number
- 565724933138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,958 miles (+590)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2013
- Odometer
- 50,958 miles
- Test number
- 208165122418
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,368 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2012
- Odometer
- 50,368 miles
- Test number
- 267626621154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,368 miles (+963)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,368 miles
- Test number
- 207025821474
- FailureRear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Pass49,405 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2011
- Odometer
- 49,405 miles
- Test number
- 654902630159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,405 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,405 miles
- Test number
- 272066120431
- FailureFront Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
- FailureNearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Pass47,985 km
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2010
- Odometer
- 47,985 km
- Test number
- 382905739183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,440 miles (+6,062)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2009
- Odometer
- 43,440 miles
- Test number
- 891489628108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,378 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 37,378 miles
- Test number
- 232637717455
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,378 miles (+3,972)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,378 miles
- Test number
- 783847017182
- Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
- Repaired at testFront wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Pass33,406 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 33,406 miles
- Test number
- 973519276186
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Questions about R989 AWG
- Does R989 AWG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R989 AWG is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R989 AWG?
- The MOT on R989 AWG is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R989 AWG done?
- R989 AWG was recorded at 58,306 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 1,247 miles a year.
- Has R989 AWG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R989 AWG has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on R989 AWG 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 R989 AWG find?
- R989 AWG passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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