Kawasaki ZX-9R

White · Petrol · 1999 · 899 cc

T493 GCKMOT history

T493 GCK is a white petrol Kawasaki ZX-9R first used on 13 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 May 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 2,088 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 May 2026
Mileage
2,088 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2025
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T493 GCK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
ZX-9R
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
899 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 May 2026
Latest MOT test
7 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T493 GCK was last recorded at 2,088 miles on 7 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 May 2025: 2,088 miles, lower than 2,345 miles on 1 May 2024.

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
2,345 miles · 1 May 2024

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 2,088 miles
  • 2024 – 2,345 miles
  • 2013 – 24,892 miles
  • 2012 – 21,475 miles
  • 2010 – 11,517 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass2,088 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.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

14 tests since 11 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass2,088 miles (-257)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    2,088 miles
    Test number
    447911837411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass2,345 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    2,345 miles
    Test number
    807994975615
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

  3. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    563107660680
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  4. Pass25,498 km
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    25,498 km
    Test number
    395586959038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass24,892 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    24,892 miles
    Test number
    456464903319
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • NoteBrake pads condition

  6. Fail24,892 miles (+3,417)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,892 miles
    Test number
    617504503313
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • NoteBrake pads condition

  7. Fail21,475 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,475 miles
    Test number
    657814192168
    • 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 incorrect (6.3.1a)

  8. Pass21,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    21,475 miles
    Test number
    697574692117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass15,231 km (+3,714)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    15,231 km
    Test number
    286180491153
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  10. Pass11,517 km
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    11,517 km
    Test number
    793252600206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail11,517 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,517 miles
    Test number
    904311000264
    • FailureFront Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
    • FailureNearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
    • FailureOffside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

  12. Pass11,509 km (+123)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    11,509 km
    Test number
    732988099014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass11,386 km
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    11,386 km
    Test number
    873972207104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail11,386 km3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,386 km
    Test number
    933551707167
    • FailureFront Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Questions about T493 GCK

Does T493 GCK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T493 GCK expired on 6 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T493 GCK?
The MOT on T493 GCK expired on 6 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T493 GCK done?
T493 GCK was recorded at 2,088 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2025.
Has T493 GCK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T493 GCK has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2013.
Has the mileage on T493 GCK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 May 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T493 GCK find?
T493 GCK passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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