Kawasaki ER5

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 498 cc

T185 BBYMOT history

T185 BBY is a black petrol Kawasaki ER5 first used on 29 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 28,990 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Oct 2026
Mileage
28,990 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
165 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T185 BBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
ER5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
498 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T185 BBY was last recorded at 28,990 miles on 16 Oct 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
28,983 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
165 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 28,990 miles
  • 2024 – 28,983 miles
  • 2023 – 28,962 miles
  • 2022 – 28,923 miles
  • 2021 – 28,897 miles
  • 2018 – 28,866 miles
  • 2017 – 28,727 miles
  • 2016 – 28,644 miles
  • 2015 – 28,530 miles
  • 2014 – 28,136 miles
  • 2013 – 27,745 miles
  • 2012 – 27,550 miles
  • 2011 – 27,143 miles
  • 2010 – 26,769 miles
  • 2009 – 26,412 miles
  • 2008 – 26,248 miles
  • 2007 – 25,963 miles
  • 2006 – 25,833 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,990 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass28,990 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    28,990 miles
    Test number
    809356726510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass28,983 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    28,983 miles
    Test number
    356445247428
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
  3. Pass28,962 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    28,962 miles
    Test number
    618395733276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail28,958 miles (+35)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,958 miles
    Test number
    500202574445
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass28,923 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    28,923 miles
    Test number
    287359702694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass28,897 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    28,897 miles
    Test number
    299197940822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass28,866 miles (+139)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    28,866 miles
    Test number
    145083592672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass28,727 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    28,727 miles
    Test number
    177962897772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass28,644 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    28,644 miles
    Test number
    458444315561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass28,530 miles (+394)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    28,530 miles
    Test number
    497070442973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass28,136 miles (+391)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    28,136 miles
    Test number
    345605124219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,745 miles (+195)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    27,745 miles
    Test number
    808163433251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,550 miles (+407)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    27,550 miles
    Test number
    849280832293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,143 miles (+374)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    27,143 miles
    Test number
    875138331243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,769 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    26,769 miles
    Test number
    501358620257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail26,766 miles (+354)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,766 miles
    Test number
    442915320291
    • FailureDrive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)
  17. Pass26,412 miles (+164)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    26,412 miles
    Test number
    394793229233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,248 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    26,248 miles
    Test number
    200900448270
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
  19. Fail26,248 miles (+285)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,248 miles
    Test number
    301770448453
    • FailureFront position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
  20. Pass25,963 miles (+130)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    25,963 miles
    Test number
    242775037274
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
  21. Pass25,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    25,833 miles
    Test number
    843554646270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T185 BBY

Does T185 BBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T185 BBY is valid until 25 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T185 BBY?
The MOT on T185 BBY is valid until 25 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T185 BBY done?
T185 BBY was recorded at 28,990 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2025, an average of 165 miles a year.
Has T185 BBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T185 BBY has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T185 BBY 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 T185 BBY find?
T185 BBY passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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