Kawasaki ZX-7R

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 749 cc

S43 MBTMOT history

S43 MBT is a red petrol Kawasaki ZX-7R first used on 7 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 16,539 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Feb 2026
Mileage
16,539 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
88 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S43 MBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
ZX-7R
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
749 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S43 MBT was last recorded at 16,539 miles on 27 Feb 2025, 129 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
16,410 miles · 14 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
129 miles
Average per year
88 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 16,539 miles
  • 2022 – 16,410 miles
  • 2020 – 16,361 miles
  • 2018 – 16,314 miles
  • 2017 – 16,221 miles
  • 2016 – 16,178 miles
  • 2015 – 16,034 miles
  • 2014 – 15,915 miles
  • 2013 – 15,593 miles
  • 2011 – 15,304 miles
  • 2006 – 14,882 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass16,539 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 worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

14 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass16,539 miles (+129)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    16,539 miles
    Test number
    240764022517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass16,410 miles (+49)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    16,410 miles
    Test number
    346687370998
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass16,361 miles (+47)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    16,361 miles
    Test number
    872341848579
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass16,314 miles (+93)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    16,314 miles
    Test number
    580844927140
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

  5. Pass16,221 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    16,221 miles
    Test number
    191525872305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass16,178 miles (+144)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    16,178 miles
    Test number
    145053850670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass16,034 miles (+119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    16,034 miles
    Test number
    541543565686
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  8. Pass15,915 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    15,915 miles
    Test number
    259779744248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail15,894 miles (+301)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,894 miles
    Test number
    669048944202
    • FailureRear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

  10. Pass15,593 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    15,593 miles
    Test number
    706918493120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail15,585 miles (+281)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,585 miles
    Test number
    477696583113
    • FailureNearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryClutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

  12. Pass15,304 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    15,304 miles
    Test number
    349519261484
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

  13. Fail15,294 miles (+412)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,294 miles
    Test number
    555654961257
    • FailureExhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

  14. Pass14,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    14,882 miles
    Test number
    524812056104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S43 MBT

Does S43 MBT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S43 MBT expired on 26 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S43 MBT?
The MOT on S43 MBT expired on 26 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S43 MBT done?
S43 MBT was recorded at 16,539 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2025, an average of 88 miles a year.
Has S43 MBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S43 MBT has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2014.
Has the mileage on S43 MBT 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 S43 MBT find?
S43 MBT passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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