Kawasaki ZX-9R

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 899 cc

T538 SKHMOT history

T538 SKH is a blue petrol Kawasaki ZX-9R first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 33,418 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
33,418 km
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
548 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T538 SKH
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 valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T538 SKH was last recorded at 33,418 km on 31 Oct 2025, 444 km more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Sept 2024: 32,974 km, lower than 32,975 km on 4 Sept 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
32,974 km · 5 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
444 km
Average per year
548 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 33,418 km
  • 2024 – 32,974 km
  • 2015 – 30,610 km
  • 2013 – 28,495 km
  • 2005 – 22,474 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,418 km

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.

  • Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,418 km (+444)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    33,418 km
    Test number
    759950158225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass32,974 km (-1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    32,974 km
    Test number
    817182286683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail32,975 km1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,975 km
    Test number
    464508625330
    • MajorRegistration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

  4. Pass32,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    32,972 miles
    Test number
    328901380299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail32,972 miles (+157)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,972 miles
    Test number
    582876749477
    • DangerousRear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  6. Pass32,815 miles (+603)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    32,815 miles
    Test number
    681334579848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass32,212 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    32,212 miles
    Test number
    409088821611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass32,084 miles (+684)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    32,084 miles
    Test number
    470530117651
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

  9. Pass31,400 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    31,400 miles
    Test number
    523701953025
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  10. Pass30,610 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    30,610 km
    Test number
    899574175102
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  11. Pass28,505 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    28,505 miles
    Test number
    546688574133
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  12. Fail28,505 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,505 miles
    Test number
    927538974187
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  13. Fail28,495 km1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,495 km
    Test number
    765270083143
    • FailureNearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  14. Pass27,346 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    27,346 miles
    Test number
    466503351463
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
    • NoteFront brake binding slightly.

  15. Fail27,346 miles (+18)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,346 miles
    Test number
    835613851327
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.6)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
    • NoteFront brake binding slightly.

  16. Fail27,328 miles (+1,599)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,328 miles
    Test number
    406679731458
    • FailureFront Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

  17. Pass25,729 miles (+1,728)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    25,729 miles
    Test number
    970662888198
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOuter Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

  18. Pass24,001 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    24,001 miles
    Test number
    960012327165
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  19. Pass22,474 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    22,474 km
    Test number
    644391225390
    • AdvisoryNearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Questions about T538 SKH

Does T538 SKH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T538 SKH is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T538 SKH?
The MOT on T538 SKH is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T538 SKH done?
T538 SKH was recorded at 33,418 km at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 548 km a year.
Has T538 SKH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T538 SKH has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T538 SKH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Sept 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T538 SKH find?
T538 SKH passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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