Kawasaki ZX-9R

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 899 cc

T197 BBFMOT history

T197 BBF is a black petrol Kawasaki ZX-9R first used on 16 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 38,913 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2026
Mileage
38,913 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,222 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T197 BBF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
ZX-9R
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
899 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T197 BBF was last recorded at 38,913 miles on 12 Sept 2025, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,904 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
1,222 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 38,913 miles
  • 2024 – 38,835 miles
  • 2023 – 38,563 miles
  • 2021 – 38,329 miles
  • 2019 – 37,918 miles
  • 2018 – 37,363 miles
  • 2015 – 36,717 miles
  • 2012 – 34,748 miles
  • 2011 – 24,289 miles
  • 2010 – 20,927 miles
  • 2009 – 17,258 miles
  • 2008 – 16,570 miles
  • 2007 – 15,622 miles
  • 2006 – 15,572 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,913 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 5 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,913 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    38,913 miles
    Test number
    491189767457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail38,904 miles (+69)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,904 miles
    Test number
    872815158159
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass38,835 miles (+272)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    38,835 miles
    Test number
    732792563244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass38,563 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    38,563 miles
    Test number
    159908780384
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Fail38,561 miles (+232)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,561 miles
    Test number
    498483440808
    • MajorDrive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass38,329 miles (+411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    38,329 miles
    Test number
    456967158085
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass37,918 miles (+555)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    37,918 miles
    Test number
    774965043203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass37,363 miles (+646)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    37,363 miles
    Test number
    782214172288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass36,717 miles (+1,969)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    36,717 miles
    Test number
    229307375473
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  10. Pass34,748 miles (+10,459)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    34,748 miles
    Test number
    785686702250
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

  11. Pass24,289 miles (+3,362)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    24,289 miles
    Test number
    289804941197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass20,927 miles (+3,669)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    20,927 miles
    Test number
    703742010121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass17,258 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    17,258 miles
    Test number
    154392859433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail17,255 miles (+685)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,255 miles
    Test number
    610950859003
    • FailureRear Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

  15. Pass16,570 miles (+948)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    16,570 miles
    Test number
    404388338016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,622 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    15,622 miles
    Test number
    961832207097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail15,572 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,572 miles
    Test number
    182587016202
    • Repaired at testBrake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)
    • Repaired at testExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

  18. Pass15,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    15,572 miles
    Test number
    374907916299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T197 BBF

Does T197 BBF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T197 BBF expired on 11 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T197 BBF?
The MOT on T197 BBF expired on 11 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T197 BBF done?
T197 BBF was recorded at 38,913 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2025, an average of 1,222 miles a year.
Has T197 BBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T197 BBF has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T197 BBF 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 T197 BBF find?
T197 BBF passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil.

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