Kawasaki ZX-9R

Green and Black · Petrol · 1999 · 899 cc

T280 ERAMOT history

T280 ERA is a green and black petrol Kawasaki ZX-9R first used on 9 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 48,074 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
48,074 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2024
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,719 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T280 ERA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
ZX-9R
Colour
Green and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
899 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T280 ERA was last recorded at 48,074 miles on 4 Oct 2024, 4,617 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,457 miles · 4 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
4,617 miles
Average per year
1,719 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 48,074 miles
  • 2023 – 43,457 miles
  • 2022 – 41,269 miles
  • 2021 – 39,228 miles
  • 2017 – 38,554 miles
  • 2016 – 36,508 miles
  • 2015 – 33,663 miles
  • 2014 – 30,411 miles
  • 2013 – 30,408 miles
  • 2009 – 27,242 miles
  • 2008 – 22,715 miles
  • 2007 – 19,285 miles
  • 2006 – 15,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    281667257365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass48,074 miles (+4,617)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    48,074 miles
    Test number
    984853424117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass43,457 miles (+2,188)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    43,457 miles
    Test number
    340910969728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass41,269 miles (+2,041)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    41,269 miles
    Test number
    435730576886
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  5. Pass39,228 miles (+674)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    39,228 miles
    Test number
    258065769291
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Pass38,554 miles (+2,046)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    38,554 miles
    Test number
    318234713846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass36,508 miles (+2,845)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    36,508 miles
    Test number
    118978396464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass33,663 miles (+3,252)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    33,663 miles
    Test number
    338875085119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass30,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    30,411 miles
    Test number
    265779874117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail30,411 miles (+3)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,411 miles
    Test number
    976289274158
    • Repaired at testRear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
  11. Pass30,408 miles (+3,166)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    30,408 miles
    Test number
    199008113088
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
  12. Pass27,242 miles (+4,527)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    27,242 miles
    Test number
    880605439126
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
  13. Pass22,715 miles (+3,430)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    22,715 miles
    Test number
    193990938159
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  14. Pass19,285 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    19,285 miles
    Test number
    341839907150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail19,265 miles (+3,298)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,265 miles
    Test number
    743289187012
    • FailureFront Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
  16. Pass15,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    15,967 miles
    Test number
    600151336014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T280 ERA

Does T280 ERA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T280 ERA is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T280 ERA?
The MOT on T280 ERA is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T280 ERA done?
T280 ERA was recorded at 48,074 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2024, an average of 1,719 miles a year.
Has T280 ERA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T280 ERA has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2014.
Has the mileage on T280 ERA 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 T280 ERA find?
T280 ERA passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil; offside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil.

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