Kawasaki ZX-9R

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 899 cc

T522 VPUMOT history

T522 VPU is a blue petrol Kawasaki ZX-9R first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 44,086 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Sept 2026
Mileage
44,086 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2025
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,182 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T522 VPU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
ZX-9R
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
899 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T522 VPU was last recorded at 44,086 miles on 17 Sept 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,086 miles · 6 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,182 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 44,086 miles
  • 2024 – 39,992 miles
  • 2023 – 39,049 miles
  • 2022 – 36,297 miles
  • 2021 – 33,717 miles
  • 2020 – 31,392 miles
  • 2019 – 30,788 miles
  • 2018 – 29,216 miles
  • 2017 – 28,298 miles
  • 2013 – 26,553 miles
  • 2012 – 26,516 miles
  • 2010 – 26,293 miles
  • 2009 – 25,905 miles
  • 2008 – 24,561 miles
  • 2007 – 23,142 miles
  • 2006 – 21,311 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,086 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy exhaust baffle fitted for a test (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Steering headbearing has slight free play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,086 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    44,086 miles
    Test number
    768758977183
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy exhaust baffle fitted for a test (8.1.1 (a))

  2. Fail44,086 miles (+4,094)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,086 miles
    Test number
    323506058477
    • MajorFront Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy exhaust baffle fitted for a test (8.1.1 (a))

  3. Pass39,992 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    39,992 miles
    Test number
    708198432219
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail39,992 miles (+943)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,992 miles
    Test number
    422780678729
    • DangerousDrive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass39,049 miles (+2,752)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    39,049 miles
    Test number
    914605856095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass36,297 miles (+2,580)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    36,297 miles
    Test number
    373071582701
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass33,717 miles (+2,325)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    33,717 miles
    Test number
    533059390032
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass31,392 miles (+604)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    31,392 miles
    Test number
    403561174755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass30,788 miles (+1,572)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    30,788 miles
    Test number
    942543888847
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  10. Pass29,216 miles (+918)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    29,216 miles
    Test number
    374318486916
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass28,298 miles (+1,745)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    28,298 miles
    Test number
    520700659770
    • AdvisoryChain connecting link
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

  12. Pass26,553 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    26,553 miles
    Test number
    648261293119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,516 miles (+223)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    26,516 miles
    Test number
    667993132150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,293 miles (+388)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    26,293 miles
    Test number
    774178590141
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

  15. Pass25,905 miles (+1,344)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    25,905 miles
    Test number
    381737989146
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

  16. Pass24,561 miles (+1,419)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    24,561 miles
    Test number
    591824798139
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

  17. Pass23,142 miles (+1,831)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    23,142 miles
    Test number
    202382197169
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  18. Pass21,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    21,311 miles
    Test number
    101763666143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T522 VPU

Does T522 VPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T522 VPU expired on 16 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T522 VPU?
The MOT on T522 VPU expired on 16 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T522 VPU done?
T522 VPU was recorded at 44,086 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2025, an average of 1,182 miles a year.
Has T522 VPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T522 VPU has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T522 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 T522 VPU find?
T522 VPU passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: exhaust noisy exhaust baffle fitted for a test.

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