Kawasaki ZX-6R

Green and Multi-colour · Petrol · 1999 · 599 cc

T255 BBYMOT history

T255 BBY is a green and multi-colour petrol Kawasaki ZX-6R first used on 2 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 30,310 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Jul 2026
Mileage
30,310 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
965 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T255 BBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
ZX-6R
Colour
Green and Multi-colour
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
599 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T255 BBY was last recorded at 30,310 miles on 31 Jul 2025, 669 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Sept 2017: 26,268 miles, lower than 28,211 miles on 1 Sept 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
29,641 miles · 26 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
669 miles
Average per year
965 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 30,310 miles
  • 2024 – 29,641 miles
  • 2023 – 28,503 miles
  • 2022 – 28,474 miles
  • 2021 – 28,388 miles
  • 2018 – 28,384 miles
  • 2017 – 26,268 miles
  • 2016 – 28,211 miles
  • 2015 – 27,516 miles
  • 2014 – 27,186 miles
  • 2013 – 26,122 miles
  • 2012 – 23,587 miles
  • 2011 – 20,732 miles
  • 2010 – 19,442 miles
  • 2009 – 17,290 miles
  • 2008 – 14,953 miles
  • 2006 – 12,312 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,310 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (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.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass30,310 miles (+669)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    30,310 miles
    Test number
    236645839161
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass29,641 miles (+1,138)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    29,641 miles
    Test number
    847755114633
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

  3. Pass28,503 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    28,503 miles
    Test number
    258106425469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass28,474 miles (+86)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    28,474 miles
    Test number
    154810062384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass28,388 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    28,388 miles
    Test number
    601244270507
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass28,384 miles (+2,116)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    28,384 miles
    Test number
    450208781281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass26,268 miles (-1,943)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    26,268 miles
    Test number
    329643227790
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  8. Pass28,211 miles (+695)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    28,211 miles
    Test number
    655067203383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass27,516 miles (+330)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    27,516 miles
    Test number
    275205975374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass27,186 miles (+12)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    27,186 miles
    Test number
    348241724230
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
    • AdvisoryRear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
    • NoteFront master cylinder ruber damaged

  11. Fail27,174 miles (+1,052)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,174 miles
    Test number
    106014714271
    • DangerousSteering damper damaged
    • FailureOuter Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
    • AdvisoryRear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
    • NoteFront master cylinder ruber damaged

  12. Pass26,122 miles (+2,535)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    26,122 miles
    Test number
    119510683116
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryRear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
    • NoteFront brak pads loos

  13. Pass23,587 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    23,587 miles
    Test number
    758991092109
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  14. Fail23,585 miles (+2,853)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,585 miles
    Test number
    476908472117
    • FailureDrive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
    • FailureSteering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  15. Fail20,732 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,732 miles
    Test number
    259135351174
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

  16. Pass20,732 miles (+1,290)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    20,732 miles
    Test number
    286385151447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,442 miles (+2,152)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    19,442 miles
    Test number
    391498120144
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

  18. Pass17,290 miles (+2,337)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    17,290 miles
    Test number
    904642329164
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRoller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)
    • NoteWiring loose at front of motor cycle

  19. Pass14,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    14,953 miles
    Test number
    234636898050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail14,953 miles (+2,641)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,953 miles
    Test number
    401759088017
    • FailureHeadlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
    • FailureRear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
    • FailureRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureSteering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
    • FailureUpper Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

  21. Pass12,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    12,312 miles
    Test number
    391912146390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T255 BBY

Does T255 BBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T255 BBY expired on 30 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T255 BBY?
The MOT on T255 BBY expired on 30 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T255 BBY done?
T255 BBY was recorded at 30,310 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2025, an average of 965 miles a year.
Has T255 BBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T255 BBY has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2014.
Has the mileage on T255 BBY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Sept 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T255 BBY find?
T255 BBY passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2025 with 5 advisories: exhaust noisy; front brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake; front tyre worn close to the legal limit, and 2 more.

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