Kawasaki ZX-7R

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 748 cc

T396 MBUMOT history

T396 MBU is a red petrol Kawasaki ZX-7R first used on 23 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Jan 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 41,820 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Jan 2026
Mileage
41,820 mi
At MOT on 2 Jan 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
964 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T396 MBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
ZX-7R
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
748 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T396 MBU was last recorded at 41,820 miles on 2 Jan 2025, 206 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,614 miles · 23 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
206 miles
Average per year
964 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 41,820 miles
  • 2023 – 41,614 miles
  • 2022 – 41,039 miles
  • 2021 – 40,964 miles
  • 2019 – 40,767 miles
  • 2015 – 40,734 miles
  • 2013 – 40,712 miles
  • 2011 – 40,286 miles
  • 2010 – 38,279 miles
  • 2009 – 36,685 miles
  • 2008 – 34,465 miles
  • 2007 – 30,021 miles
  • 2006 – 23,624 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,820 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,820 miles (+206)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    41,820 miles
    Test number
    801543469776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass41,614 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    41,614 miles
    Test number
    439588791732
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Fail41,614 miles (+575)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,614 miles
    Test number
    866107744472
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass41,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    41,039 miles
    Test number
    116624352136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail41,036 miles (+72)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,036 miles
    Test number
    842630609792
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass40,964 miles (+197)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    40,964 miles
    Test number
    680748658897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass40,767 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    40,767 miles
    Test number
    538907259800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass40,734 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    40,734 miles
    Test number
    949924405107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail40,712 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,712 miles
    Test number
    648982623293
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
    • Repaired at testRear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

  10. Pass40,712 miles (+426)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    40,712 miles
    Test number
    795112923254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,286 miles (+776)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    40,286 miles
    Test number
    425717531388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,510 miles (+1,231)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    39,510 miles
    Test number
    367178261076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,279 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    38,279 miles
    Test number
    201253360077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail38,277 miles (+1,592)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,277 miles
    Test number
    323128650011
    • DangerousEngine oil leak onto rear tyre
    • FailureFront Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
    • FailureRear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  15. Pass36,685 miles (+2,220)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    36,685 miles
    Test number
    993997249034
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

  16. Pass34,465 miles (+4,444)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    34,465 miles
    Test number
    244383858010
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

  17. Pass30,021 miles (+6,397)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    30,021 miles
    Test number
    892135657042
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  18. Pass23,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    23,624 miles
    Test number
    303353766035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    23,624 miles
    Test number
    130265546420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T396 MBU

Does T396 MBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T396 MBU expired on 1 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T396 MBU?
The MOT on T396 MBU expired on 1 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T396 MBU done?
T396 MBU was recorded at 41,820 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2025, an average of 964 miles a year.
Has T396 MBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T396 MBU has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T396 MBU 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 T396 MBU find?
T396 MBU passed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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