Kawasaki ZX-9R

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 899 cc

T161 PDFMOT history

T161 PDF is a green petrol Kawasaki ZX-9R first used on 26 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2025 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 50,194 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Sept 2025
Mileage
50,194 mi
At MOT on 6 Sept 2024
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,807 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T161 PDF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
ZX-9R
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
899 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T161 PDF was last recorded at 50,194 miles on 6 Sept 2024, 1,351 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,843 miles · 30 May 2023
Between the last two tests
1,351 miles
Average per year
1,807 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 50,194 miles
  • 2023 – 48,843 miles
  • 2022 – 47,377 miles
  • 2021 – 46,115 miles
  • 2019 – 45,431 miles
  • 2018 – 42,771 miles
  • 2017 – 41,369 miles
  • 2016 – 38,901 miles
  • 2015 – 35,734 miles
  • 2013 – 31,042 miles
  • 2012 – 30,254 miles
  • 2011 – 26,299 miles
  • 2010 – 23,915 miles
  • 2009 – 23,545 miles
  • 2008 – 22,035 miles
  • 2007 – 19,432 miles
  • 2006 – 17,020 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,194 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort both (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower linkage (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisorySteering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (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 Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,194 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    50,194 miles
    Test number
    852720691934
    • AdvisoryBrake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower linkage (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

  2. Fail50,194 miles (+1,351)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,194 miles
    Test number
    210992791738
    • MajorHeadlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower linkage (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

  3. Pass48,843 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    48,843 miles
    Test number
    248456129753
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail48,841 miles (+1,464)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,841 miles
    Test number
    234623148863
    • MajorFront Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wheel direction wrong
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass47,377 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    47,377 miles
    Test number
    756416736995
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

  6. Fail47,377 miles (+1,262)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,377 miles
    Test number
    564497263244
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

  7. Pass46,115 miles (+684)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    46,115 miles
    Test number
    552709760988
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass45,431 miles (+2,660)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    45,431 miles
    Test number
    887167234738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass42,771 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    42,771 miles
    Test number
    296455357112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail42,770 miles (+1,401)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,770 miles
    Test number
    608534468323
    • MajorFront Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass41,369 miles (+2,468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    41,369 miles
    Test number
    740790571244
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

  12. Pass38,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    38,901 miles
    Test number
    668477820440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail38,901 miles (+3,167)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,901 miles
    Test number
    488996443951
    • FailureDirection indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

  14. Pass35,734 miles (+4,692)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    35,734 miles
    Test number
    197514325461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,042 miles (+788)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    31,042 miles
    Test number
    256595863164
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

  16. Pass30,254 miles (+3,955)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    30,254 miles
    Test number
    298290142454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,299 miles (+2,384)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    26,299 miles
    Test number
    488211531184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,915 miles (+370)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    23,915 miles
    Test number
    392589430144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,545 miles (+1,510)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    23,545 miles
    Test number
    934088409102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,035 miles (+2,603)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    22,035 miles
    Test number
    531496718129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,432 miles (+2,412)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    19,432 miles
    Test number
    592230197024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    17,020 miles
    Test number
    471209016183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T161 PDF

Does T161 PDF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T161 PDF expired on 5 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T161 PDF?
The MOT on T161 PDF expired on 5 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T161 PDF done?
T161 PDF was recorded at 50,194 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2024, an average of 1,807 miles a year.
Has T161 PDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T161 PDF has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T161 PDF 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 T161 PDF find?
T161 PDF passed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2024 with 3 advisories: brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort both; rear shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower linkage; steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy.

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