Kawasaki ZX-9R

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 899 cc

T159 LKGMOT history

T159 LKG is a blue petrol Kawasaki ZX-9R first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Jul 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 40,315 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Jul 2025
Mileage
40,315 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2024
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,031 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T159 LKG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
ZX-9R
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
899 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T159 LKG was last recorded at 40,315 miles on 15 Jul 2024, 661 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,654 miles · 3 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
661 miles
Average per year
1,031 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 40,315 miles
  • 2021 – 39,654 miles
  • 2020 – 37,506 miles
  • 2019 – 36,602 miles
  • 2017 – 34,674 miles
  • 2016 – 33,418 miles
  • 2015 – 29,699 miles
  • 2013 – 29,077 miles
  • 2012 – 27,659 miles
  • 2011 – 26,097 miles
  • 2010 – 24,577 miles
  • 2008 – 22,581 miles
  • 2007 – 22,283 miles
  • 2006 – 21,914 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,315 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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 Brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,315 miles (+661)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    40,315 miles
    Test number
    324391993298
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  2. Pass39,654 miles (+2,148)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    39,654 miles
    Test number
    199157462622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass37,506 miles (+904)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    37,506 miles
    Test number
    180855250725
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear one seat at time of test

  4. Pass36,602 miles (+1,928)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    36,602 miles
    Test number
    688796445348
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass34,674 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    34,674 miles
    Test number
    456320806523
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

  6. Fail34,674 miles (+1,256)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,674 miles
    Test number
    878510880599
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

  7. Pass33,418 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    33,418 miles
    Test number
    892910791426
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

  8. Fail33,418 miles (+3,719)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,418 miles
    Test number
    273460045526
    • Repaired at testRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

  9. Pass29,699 miles (+622)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    29,699 miles
    Test number
    442956952482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass29,077 miles (+1,418)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    29,077 miles
    Test number
    759338123081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass27,659 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    27,659 miles
    Test number
    365326882012
    • NoteNearside front brake hose kinked slightly

  12. Fail27,659 miles (+1,562)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,659 miles
    Test number
    156886082437
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • NoteNearside front brake hose kinked slightly

  13. Pass26,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    26,097 miles
    Test number
    159941791059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail26,097 miles (+1,520)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,097 miles
    Test number
    695010391035
    • FailureNearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

  15. Pass24,577 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    24,577 miles
    Test number
    723181860046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail24,574 miles (+1,993)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,574 miles
    Test number
    370628550024
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • FailureFront Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • FailureRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

  17. Pass22,581 miles (+298)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    22,581 miles
    Test number
    202453988243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    22,283 miles
    Test number
    842856877234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail22,283 miles (+369)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,283 miles
    Test number
    344411677258
    • FailureFront Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
    • FailureFront Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

  20. Pass21,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    21,914 miles
    Test number
    390049846236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T159 LKG

Does T159 LKG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T159 LKG expired on 14 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T159 LKG?
The MOT on T159 LKG expired on 14 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T159 LKG done?
T159 LKG was recorded at 40,315 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2024, an average of 1,031 miles a year.
Has T159 LKG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T159 LKG has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on T159 LKG 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 LKG find?
T159 LKG passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2024 with 2 advisories: front tyre worn close to the legal limit; nearside rear drive chain slightly loose.

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