Kawasaki ZR-7

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 738 cc

T520 VPUMOT history

T520 VPU is a blue petrol Kawasaki ZR-7 first used on 10 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Nov 2023 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 39,991 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Nov 2023
Mileage
39,991 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2022
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,821 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T520 VPU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
ZR-7
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
738 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T520 VPU was last recorded at 39,991 miles on 10 Nov 2022, 1,799 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,192 miles · 16 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
1,799 miles
Average per year
1,821 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 39,991 miles
  • 2021 – 38,192 miles
  • 2020 – 36,435 miles
  • 2019 – 33,236 miles
  • 2018 – 30,431 miles
  • 2017 – 29,014 miles
  • 2016 – 25,957 miles
  • 2015 – 24,058 miles
  • 2014 – 22,498 miles
  • 2013 – 19,589 miles
  • 2012 – 15,685 miles
  • 2011 – 14,131 miles
  • 2010 – 12,961 miles
  • 2009 – 11,822 miles
  • 2008 – 9,507 miles
  • 2006 – 9,147 miles
  • 2005 – 8,798 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,991 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryChain guard missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,991 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    39,991 miles
    Test number
    951588964335
    • AdvisoryChain guard missing
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail39,991 miles (+1,799)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,991 miles
    Test number
    212108884293
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testRear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryChain guard missing
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass38,192 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    38,192 miles
    Test number
    934051757706
    • AdvisoryChain guard missing
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive Dry (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail38,192 miles (+1,757)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,192 miles
    Test number
    722177468767
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChain guard missing
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive Dry (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass36,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    36,435 miles
    Test number
    137665162546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail36,435 miles (+3,199)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,435 miles
    Test number
    620161960025
    • DangerousFront Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))
    • MajorRear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorThrottle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

  7. Pass33,236 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    33,236 miles
    Test number
    918272129874
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail33,236 miles (+2,805)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,236 miles
    Test number
    743055681720
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass30,431 miles (+1,417)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    30,431 miles
    Test number
    888894368459
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass29,014 miles (+3,057)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    29,014 miles
    Test number
    778518633468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,957 miles (+1,899)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    25,957 miles
    Test number
    773640411951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,058 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    24,058 miles
    Test number
    921712071071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail24,057 miles (+1,559)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,057 miles
    Test number
    584281041614
    • FailureClutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.6)
    • FailureHeadlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

  14. Pass22,498 miles (+2,909)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    22,498 miles
    Test number
    589924254253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,589 miles (+3,904)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    19,589 miles
    Test number
    798429143258
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

  16. Pass15,685 miles (+267)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    15,685 miles
    Test number
    667532952223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,418 miles (+1,287)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    15,418 miles
    Test number
    746545622135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,131 miles (+1,170)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2012
    Odometer
    14,131 miles
    Test number
    988763011164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail12,961 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,961 miles
    Test number
    262254610439
    • Repaired at testRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

  20. Pass12,961 miles (+1,139)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    12,961 miles
    Test number
    881254610177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,822 miles (+2,315)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    11,822 miles
    Test number
    282305019147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass9,507 miles (+360)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    9,507 miles
    Test number
    213239828455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass9,147 miles (+349)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    9,147 miles
    Test number
    921618926354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass8,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    8,798 miles
    Test number
    332396765477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T520 VPU

Does T520 VPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T520 VPU expired on 16 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T520 VPU?
The MOT on T520 VPU expired on 16 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T520 VPU done?
T520 VPU was recorded at 39,991 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2022, an average of 1,821 miles a year.
Has T520 VPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T520 VPU has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T520 VPU 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 T520 VPU find?
T520 VPU passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2022 with 3 advisories: chain guard missing; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear road spring corroded.

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