Kawasaki ZX-6R

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 599 cc

S81 RCVMOT history

S81 RCV is a green petrol Kawasaki ZX-6R first used on 11 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 44,061 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jun 2026
Mileage
44,061 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,834 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S81 RCV
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
11 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S81 RCV was last recorded at 44,061 miles on 27 Jun 2025, 1,595 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,466 miles · 27 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
1,595 miles
Average per year
1,834 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 44,061 miles
  • 2022 – 42,466 miles
  • 2019 – 41,496 miles
  • 2018 – 39,297 miles
  • 2017 – 35,531 miles
  • 2016 – 29,368 miles
  • 2015 – 24,182 miles
  • 2014 – 24,179 miles
  • 2012 – 23,586 miles
  • 2011 – 19,435 miles
  • 2010 – 15,721 miles
  • 2009 – 14,925 miles
  • 2007 – 11,299 miles
  • 2006 – 9,794 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,061 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.

  • Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

18 tests since 21 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,061 miles (+1,595)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    44,061 miles
    Test number
    320475353444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass42,466 miles (+970)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    42,466 miles
    Test number
    468607600119
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass41,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    41,496 miles
    Test number
    506093059818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail41,496 miles (+2,199)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,496 miles
    Test number
    390760619032
    • Repaired at testRear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  5. Pass39,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    39,297 miles
    Test number
    199693573545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail39,297 miles (+3,766)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,297 miles
    Test number
    416989565610
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass35,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    35,531 miles
    Test number
    232342384731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail35,531 miles (+6,163)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,531 miles
    Test number
    677034177918
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

  9. Pass29,368 miles (+5,186)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    29,368 miles
    Test number
    144155205689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass24,182 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    24,182 miles
    Test number
    795741285145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass24,179 miles (+593)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    24,179 miles
    Test number
    267152874457
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

  12. Pass23,586 miles (+4,151)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    23,586 miles
    Test number
    578655702175
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  13. Pass19,435 miles (+3,714)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    19,435 miles
    Test number
    837338871066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass15,721 miles (+796)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    15,721 miles
    Test number
    902615270097
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
    • NoteRiders seat slightly loose

  15. Pass14,925 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    14,925 miles
    Test number
    691032559097
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  16. Fail14,925 miles (+3,626)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,925 miles
    Test number
    131429349002
    • FailureRear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
    • FailureSteering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  17. Pass11,299 miles (+1,505)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    11,299 miles
    Test number
    312006487276
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  18. Pass9,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    9,794 miles
    Test number
    183394096232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S81 RCV

Does S81 RCV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S81 RCV expired on 26 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S81 RCV?
The MOT on S81 RCV expired on 26 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S81 RCV done?
S81 RCV was recorded at 44,061 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2025, an average of 1,834 miles a year.
Has S81 RCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S81 RCV has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on S81 RCV 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 S81 RCV find?
S81 RCV passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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