Kawasaki ZX-6R

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 599 cc

T581 RYAMOT history

T581 RYA is a green petrol Kawasaki ZX-6R first used on 16 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 33,098 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Aug 2026
Mileage
33,098 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2025
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
580 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T581 RYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
ZX-6R
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
599 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T581 RYA was last recorded at 33,098 miles on 22 Aug 2025, 244 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Apr 2023: 32,854 miles, lower than 34,793 miles on 15 Jun 2009.

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
32,854 miles · 19 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
244 miles
Average per year
580 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 33,098 miles
  • 2023 – 32,854 miles
  • 2009 – 34,793 miles
  • 2008 – 29,122 miles
  • 2007 – 26,727 miles
  • 2006 – 21,937 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,098 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy acceptable at half engine speed (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNo lights fitted at time of test, not to be used in adverse weather conditions and only in daylight hours

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 27 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,098 miles (+244)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    33,098 miles
    Test number
    193982526641
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy acceptable at half engine speed (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNo lights fitted at time of test, not to be used in adverse weather conditions and only in daylight hours

  2. Pass32,854 miles (-1,939)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    32,854 miles
    Test number
    659741847890
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNo lights fitted at time of test. Daytime use only
    • AdvisoryRear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

  3. Pass34,793 miles (+5,671)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    34,793 miles
    Test number
    583186169139
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  4. Pass29,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    29,122 miles
    Test number
    301872978139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail29,122 miles (+110)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,122 miles
    Test number
    622022478131
    • Repaired at testSteering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

  6. Fail29,012 miles (+2,285)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,012 miles
    Test number
    232252258197
    • FailureSteering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

  7. Pass26,727 miles (+4,790)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    26,727 miles
    Test number
    153262167166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass21,937 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    21,937 miles
    Test number
    824331766107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail21,934 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,934 miles
    Test number
    272987146433
    • FailureFront Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
    • FailureFront Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
    • FailureRear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Questions about T581 RYA

Does T581 RYA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T581 RYA expired on 21 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T581 RYA?
The MOT on T581 RYA expired on 21 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T581 RYA done?
T581 RYA was recorded at 33,098 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2025, an average of 580 miles a year.
Has T581 RYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T581 RYA has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2008.
Has the mileage on T581 RYA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Apr 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T581 RYA find?
T581 RYA passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2025 with 4 advisories: exhaust noisy acceptable at half engine speed; rear brake pad(s) close to minimum limit; rear lower shock absorber has a slightly worn bush, and 1 more.

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