Kawasaki ZX-6R

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 599 cc

T159 GMOMOT history

T159 GMO is a green petrol Kawasaki ZX-6R first used on 26 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 40,315 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 May 2027
Mileage
40,315 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,247 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T159 GMO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
ZX-6R
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
599 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T159 GMO was last recorded at 40,315 miles on 21 May 2026, 756 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,559 miles · 24 May 2025
Between the last two tests
756 miles
Average per year
1,247 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,315 miles
  • 2025 – 39,559 miles
  • 2024 – 38,374 miles
  • 2023 – 37,074 miles
  • 2022 – 35,600 miles
  • 2021 – 34,439 miles
  • 2019 – 34,015 miles
  • 2018 – 33,647 miles
  • 2017 – 33,226 miles
  • 2016 – 32,536 miles
  • 2015 – 28,750 miles
  • 2014 – 26,413 miles
  • 2013 – 23,994 miles
  • 2012 – 20,640 miles
  • 2011 – 19,106 miles
  • 2010 – 18,174 miles
  • 2009 – 18,153 miles
  • 2008 – 17,051 miles
  • 2007 – 16,442 miles
  • 2006 – 15,553 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,315 miles
  • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm at centre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front indicator damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,315 miles (+756)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2027
    Odometer
    40,315 miles
    Test number
    452291116751
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  2. Pass39,559 miles (+1,185)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    39,559 miles
    Test number
    740626871379
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass38,374 miles (+1,300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    38,374 miles
    Test number
    900439480856
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  4. Pass37,074 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    37,074 miles
    Test number
    773066857669
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Fail37,072 miles (+1,472)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,072 miles
    Test number
    654006745544
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass35,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    35,600 miles
    Test number
    886052826267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail35,600 miles (+1,161)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,600 miles
    Test number
    343021710300
    • MajorRear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRoller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass34,439 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    34,439 miles
    Test number
    685134880665
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm at centre (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail34,436 miles (+421)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,436 miles
    Test number
    811377911628
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm at centre (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass34,015 miles (+368)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    34,015 miles
    Test number
    470045646547
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluid on min
    • AdvisoryFront brake has slight bind

  11. Pass33,647 miles (+421)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    33,647 miles
    Test number
    212704907857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,226 miles (+690)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    33,226 miles
    Test number
    687222168989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  13. Pass32,536 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    32,536 miles
    Test number
    372370463410
    • AdvisoryOffside Front indicator damaged

  14. Fail32,532 miles (+3,782)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,532 miles
    Test number
    500243352226
    • DangerousDrive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
    • FailureDrive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
    • FailureFront Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.7.3a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front indicator damaged

  15. Pass28,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    28,750 miles
    Test number
    908063165183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail28,746 miles (+2,333)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,746 miles
    Test number
    687673565104
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  17. Pass26,413 miles (+2,419)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    26,413 miles
    Test number
    779254064185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  18. Pass23,994 miles (+3,354)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    23,994 miles
    Test number
    839273943149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,640 miles (+1,534)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    20,640 miles
    Test number
    945920552137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,106 miles (+932)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    19,106 miles
    Test number
    216821661405
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

  21. Pass18,174 miles (+21)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    18,174 miles
    Test number
    263058960465
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • NoteFront tyre unevenly worn

  22. Pass18,153 miles (+1,102)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    18,153 miles
    Test number
    133199719265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,051 miles (+609)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    17,051 miles
    Test number
    374361428299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,442 miles (+889)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    16,442 miles
    Test number
    970768107281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    15,553 miles
    Test number
    474226496149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T159 GMO

Does T159 GMO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T159 GMO is valid until 23 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T159 GMO?
The MOT on T159 GMO is valid until 23 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T159 GMO done?
T159 GMO was recorded at 40,315 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 1,247 miles a year.
Has T159 GMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T159 GMO has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T159 GMO 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 T159 GMO find?
T159 GMO passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 1 advisory: drive chain slightly loose.

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