Kawasaki ZX-9R

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 899 cc

T540 JLEMOT history

T540 JLE is a black petrol Kawasaki ZX-9R first used on 8 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Jun 2025 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 38,622 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Jun 2025
Mileage
38,622 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2024
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
539 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T540 JLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
ZX-9R
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
899 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T540 JLE was last recorded at 38,622 miles on 8 Jun 2024, 472 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Jul 2017: 36,501 miles, lower than 36,559 miles on 19 Jul 2016.

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
38,150 miles · 4 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
472 miles
Average per year
539 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 38,622 miles
  • 2021 – 38,150 miles
  • 2020 – 37,466 miles
  • 2018 – 36,832 miles
  • 2017 – 36,501 miles
  • 2016 – 36,559 miles
  • 2014 – 36,434 miles
  • 2007 – 34,103 miles
  • 2006 – 28,866 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,622 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,622 miles (+472)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    38,622 miles
    Test number
    614013328936
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc corroded
  2. Pass38,150 miles (+684)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    38,150 miles
    Test number
    817013090391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass37,466 miles (+634)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    37,466 miles
    Test number
    303981095448
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass36,832 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    36,832 miles
    Test number
    137465834191
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail36,832 miles (+331)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,832 miles
    Test number
    748109931879
    • Repaired at testExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass36,501 miles (-58)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    36,501 miles
    Test number
    515815738382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail36,559 miles (+125)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,559 miles
    Test number
    738179804528
    • FailureOffside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
    • FailureRear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRegistration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRegistration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brakes are binding slightly
  8. Pass36,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    36,434 miles
    Test number
    575359614212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail36,434 miles (+2,331)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,434 miles
    Test number
    825509814211
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.6)
  10. Pass34,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    34,103 miles
    Test number
    712298587287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail34,103 miles (+5,237)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,103 miles
    Test number
    313598887431
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
    • FailureNearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
  12. Pass28,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    28,866 miles
    Test number
    344692626183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail28,866 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,866 miles
    Test number
    701442226105
    • Repaired at testFront Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Questions about T540 JLE

Does T540 JLE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T540 JLE expired on 7 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T540 JLE?
The MOT on T540 JLE expired on 7 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T540 JLE done?
T540 JLE was recorded at 38,622 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2024, an average of 539 miles a year.
Has T540 JLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T540 JLE has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on T540 JLE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jul 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T540 JLE find?
T540 JLE passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2024 with 1 advisory: offside front brake disc corroded.

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