Kawasaki ZX-6R

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 599 cc

S39 JLMMOT history

S39 JLM is a green petrol Kawasaki ZX-6R first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 37,472 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Sept 2026
Mileage
37,472 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,062 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S39 JLM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
ZX-6R
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
599 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S39 JLM was last recorded at 37,472 miles on 25 Sept 2025, 1,851 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Apr 2009: 6,641 miles, lower than 18,947 miles on 18 Apr 2008.
  • 22 Jul 2024: 35,621 miles, lower than 35,631 miles on 12 Jul 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
35,621 miles · 22 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1,851 miles
Average per year
1,062 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 37,472 miles
  • 2024 – 35,621 miles
  • 2023 – 33,676 miles
  • 2022 – 32,922 miles
  • 2021 – 30,681 miles
  • 2019 – 27,251 miles
  • 2018 – 25,311 miles
  • 2017 – 22,248 miles
  • 2015 – 21,630 miles
  • 2014 – 20,264 miles
  • 2013 – 18,430 miles
  • 2012 – 18,037 miles
  • 2011 – 15,512 miles
  • 2010 – 10,878 miles
  • 2009 – 6,641 miles
  • 2008 – 18,947 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,472 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • DangerousFront Obviously incorrect pads fitted (pads have friction surface not meeting the face of the disk)
  • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,472 miles1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    37,472 miles
    Test number
    231271672847
    • DangerousFront Obviously incorrect pads fitted (pads have friction surface not meeting the face of the disk)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail37,469 miles (+1,848)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,469 miles
    Test number
    499121195836
    • DangerousFront Obviously incorrect pads fitted (pads have friction surface not meeting the face of the disk)
    • MajorRear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned Integrated indicators with less than 180mm spacing between indicators (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass35,621 miles (-10)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    35,621 miles
    Test number
    230932003305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail35,631 miles (+1,955)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,631 miles
    Test number
    405201451417
    • MajorRear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned Mandatory direction indicators must have minimum separation distances between the illuminating surfaces of: solo motorcycles - 240mm at the front and 180mm at the rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass33,676 miles (+754)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    33,676 miles
    Test number
    846731261518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass32,922 miles (+2,241)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    32,922 miles
    Test number
    694119158242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass30,681 miles (+3,430)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    30,681 miles
    Test number
    586496283247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass27,251 miles (+1,940)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    27,251 miles
    Test number
    100718112618
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute front and rear different flash rates (4.4.4 (a))

  9. Pass25,311 miles (+3,063)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    25,311 miles
    Test number
    800858423064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass22,248 miles (+618)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    22,248 miles
    Test number
    763796114932
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  11. Pass21,630 miles (+1,366)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    21,630 miles
    Test number
    889699356566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail20,264 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,264 miles
    Test number
    228341104155
    • Repaired at testRear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

  13. Pass20,264 miles (+1,834)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    20,264 miles
    Test number
    448491404190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass18,430 miles (+393)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    18,430 miles
    Test number
    247405863171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,037 miles (+2,525)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    18,037 miles
    Test number
    897511622122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,512 miles (+4,634)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    15,512 miles
    Test number
    496807011134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass10,878 miles (+4,237)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    10,878 miles
    Test number
    482389210160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass6,641 miles (-12,306)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    6,641 miles
    Test number
    700339019181
    • AdvisoryRear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

  19. Pass18,947 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    18,947 miles
    Test number
    792349608136
    • NoteDaytime use only no position lights no headlights no stoplights no indicators

  20. PassMileage not read3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    470109087051
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • NoteNo lights fitted at time of test daylight use only
    • NoteSlight bind on rear brake

Questions about S39 JLM

Does S39 JLM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S39 JLM expired on 24 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S39 JLM?
The MOT on S39 JLM expired on 24 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S39 JLM done?
S39 JLM was recorded at 37,472 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2025, an average of 1,062 miles a year.
Has S39 JLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S39 JLM has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S39 JLM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 29 Apr 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S39 JLM find?
S39 JLM passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2025 with 1 dangerous defect and 5 advisories: front obviously incorrect pads fitted (pads have friction surface not meeting the face of the disk); drive chain slightly loose; front brake binding but not excessively, and 3 more.

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