Kawasaki ZX9

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 900 cc

T499 KAWMOT history

T499 KAW is a blue petrol Kawasaki ZX9 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Oct 2025 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 43,222 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Oct 2025
Mileage
43,222 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2024
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,277 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T499 KAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
ZX9
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T499 KAW was last recorded at 43,222 miles on 26 Oct 2024, 6,647 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
36,575 miles · 29 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
6,647 miles
Average per year
1,277 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 43,222 miles
  • 2022 – 36,575 miles
  • 2021 – 34,051 miles
  • 2020 – 32,131 miles
  • 2015 – 29,148 miles
  • 2014 – 28,666 miles
  • 2013 – 26,039 miles
  • 2012 – 24,703 miles
  • 2011 – 24,311 miles
  • 2010 – 23,943 miles
  • 2009 – 23,091 miles
  • 2008 – 21,958 miles
  • 2007 – 21,473 miles
  • 2006 – 19,487 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail
  • MajorFront Lower Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
  • MajorFront Lower Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFront Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorRoller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. FailMileage not read5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    765364942776
    • MajorFront Lower Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorFront Lower Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorRoller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  2. Pass43,222 miles (+6,647)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    43,222 miles
    Test number
    619550733397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass36,575 miles (+2,524)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    36,575 miles
    Test number
    923731747948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass34,051 miles (+1,920)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    34,051 miles
    Test number
    620741904519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass32,131 miles (+2,983)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2021
    Odometer
    32,131 miles
    Test number
    194952252058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass29,148 miles (+482)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    29,148 miles
    Test number
    236090125402
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
    • NoteFront brake pads approx 2-3mm
    • NoteSlight wear on brake discs
    • NoteTravel on front brake lever
  7. Pass28,666 miles (+2,627)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    28,666 miles
    Test number
    629672324168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass26,039 miles (+1,336)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    26,039 miles
    Test number
    546388603108
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
  9. Pass24,703 miles (+392)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    24,703 miles
    Test number
    666275112163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass24,311 miles (+368)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    24,311 miles
    Test number
    838829601159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass23,943 miles (+852)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    23,943 miles
    Test number
    802422010120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,091 miles (+1,133)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    23,091 miles
    Test number
    210395309408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass21,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    21,958 miles
    Test number
    861448308167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail21,958 miles (+485)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,958 miles
    Test number
    562658508197
    • FailureFront Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
    • FailureFront Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
  15. Pass21,473 miles (+1,986)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    21,473 miles
    Test number
    802701307187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass19,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    19,487 miles
    Test number
    402347486024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T499 KAW

Does T499 KAW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T499 KAW expired on 25 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T499 KAW?
The MOT on T499 KAW expired on 25 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T499 KAW done?
T499 KAW was recorded at 43,222 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2024, an average of 1,277 miles a year.
Has T499 KAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T499 KAW has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T499 KAW 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 T499 KAW find?
T499 KAW failed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 5 major defects: front lower brake disc contaminated; front lower headlamp not working on dipped beam; front upper position lamp not working, and 2 more.

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