Kawasaki ZX-6R

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 599 cc

T438 JBFMOT history

T438 JBF is a green petrol Kawasaki ZX-6R first used on 19 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 27,483 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Oct 2026
Mileage
27,483 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
819 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T438 JBF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
ZX-6R
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
599 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T438 JBF was last recorded at 27,483 miles on 6 Oct 2025, 956 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
26,527 miles · 4 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
956 miles
Average per year
819 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 27,483 miles
  • 2024 – 26,527 miles
  • 2023 – 24,614 miles
  • 2019 – 24,549 miles
  • 2017 – 24,312 miles
  • 2016 – 24,203 miles
  • 2015 – 24,014 miles
  • 2013 – 23,799 miles
  • 2012 – 23,718 miles
  • 2011 – 22,434 miles
  • 2010 – 21,265 miles
  • 2009 – 19,766 miles
  • 2008 – 17,355 miles
  • 2007 – 13,931 miles
  • 2006 – 11,497 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,483 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,483 miles (+956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    27,483 miles
    Test number
    330147109886
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  2. Pass26,527 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    26,527 miles
    Test number
    930949347291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail26,522 miles (+1,908)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,522 miles
    Test number
    344774581380
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre Cracking all around the center
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass24,614 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    24,614 miles
    Test number
    115622189782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail24,600 miles (+51)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,600 miles
    Test number
    253235352714
    • MajorFront Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass24,549 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    24,549 miles
    Test number
    436489077815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail24,510 miles (+198)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,510 miles
    Test number
    650397014197
    • DangerousRiders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorFront Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCut in rear tyre

  8. Pass24,312 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    24,312 miles
    Test number
    842010852068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass24,203 miles (+189)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    24,203 miles
    Test number
    208479419253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass24,014 miles (+215)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    24,014 miles
    Test number
    429727845118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass23,799 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    23,799 miles
    Test number
    897738643171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,718 miles (+1,284)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    23,718 miles
    Test number
    367325482112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    22,434 miles
    Test number
    687789391091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail22,434 miles (+1,169)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,434 miles
    Test number
    188821691439
    • FailureDrive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.6)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

  15. Pass21,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    21,265 miles
    Test number
    371136380013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail21,265 miles (+1,499)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,265 miles
    Test number
    980266080054
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.7.3a)

  17. Pass19,766 miles (+2,411)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    19,766 miles
    Test number
    143537889057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass17,355 miles (+3,424)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    17,355 miles
    Test number
    934102088081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail13,931 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,931 miles
    Test number
    114056987070
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

  20. Pass13,931 miles (+2,434)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    13,931 miles
    Test number
    823586187011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    11,497 miles
    Test number
    622047586059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T438 JBF

Does T438 JBF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T438 JBF expired on 5 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T438 JBF?
The MOT on T438 JBF expired on 5 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T438 JBF done?
T438 JBF was recorded at 27,483 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2025, an average of 819 miles a year.
Has T438 JBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T438 JBF has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T438 JBF 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 T438 JBF find?
T438 JBF passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: exhaust noisy.

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