Kawasaki ZX-6R

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 599 cc

T538 BGUMOT history

T538 BGU is a red petrol Kawasaki ZX-6R first used on 22 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 May 2026 and it has passed 12 of 12 MOT tests, with 50,075 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 May 2026
Mileage
50,075 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2025
MOT tests
12
12 passed · 0 failed
Per year
2,392 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T538 BGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
ZX-6R
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
599 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 May 2026
Latest MOT test
27 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T538 BGU was last recorded at 50,075 miles on 27 May 2025, 150 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
49,925 miles · 7 May 2024
Between the last two tests
150 miles
Average per year
2,392 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 50,075 miles
  • 2024 – 49,925 miles
  • 2023 – 49,241 miles
  • 2022 – 44,856 miles
  • 2021 – 42,094 miles
  • 2020 – 39,756 miles
  • 2019 – 38,076 miles
  • 2018 – 35,559 miles
  • 2017 – 33,642 miles
  • 2016 – 31,811 miles
  • 2015 – 28,972 miles
  • 2014 – 23,738 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,075 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive drive chain corroded / rusty (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 23 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,075 miles (+150)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    50,075 miles
    Test number
    570412610668
    • AdvisoryNearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive drive chain corroded / rusty (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass49,925 miles (+684)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    49,925 miles
    Test number
    952491041553
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass49,241 miles (+4,385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    49,241 miles
    Test number
    994914791982
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass44,856 miles (+2,762)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    44,856 miles
    Test number
    434391148548
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass42,094 miles (+2,338)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    42,094 miles
    Test number
    858319199371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass39,756 miles (+1,680)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    39,756 miles
    Test number
    876995912262
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

  7. Pass38,076 miles (+2,517)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    38,076 miles
    Test number
    635409493393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass35,559 miles (+1,917)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    35,559 miles
    Test number
    783777898053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass33,642 miles (+1,831)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    33,642 miles
    Test number
    931670340553
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

  10. Pass31,811 miles (+2,839)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    31,811 miles
    Test number
    419885891265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass28,972 miles (+5,234)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    28,972 miles
    Test number
    526062545164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    23,738 miles
    Test number
    317953144160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T538 BGU

Does T538 BGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T538 BGU expired on 26 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T538 BGU?
The MOT on T538 BGU expired on 26 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T538 BGU done?
T538 BGU was recorded at 50,075 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2025, an average of 2,392 miles a year.
Has T538 BGU ever failed its MOT?
No. T538 BGU has passed all 12 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on T538 BGU 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 T538 BGU find?
T538 BGU passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside drive chain worn but not considered excessive drive chain corroded / rusty; rear tyre worn close to the legal limit.

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