Kawasaki ZX-7R

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 749 cc

T788 RJLMOT history

T788 RJL is a silver petrol Kawasaki ZX-7R first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Jul 2026 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 33,601 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jul 2026
Mileage
33,601 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2025
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
847 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T788 RJL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
ZX-7R
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
749 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T788 RJL was last recorded at 33,601 miles on 9 Jul 2025, 469 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
33,132 miles · 10 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
469 miles
Average per year
847 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 33,601 miles
  • 2024 – 33,132 miles
  • 2023 – 33,091 miles
  • 2022 – 32,902 miles
  • 2020 – 32,662 miles
  • 2018 – 31,881 miles
  • 2017 – 31,517 miles
  • 2016 – 30,735 miles
  • 2015 – 30,214 miles
  • 2014 – 28,799 miles
  • 2012 – 28,619 miles
  • 2011 – 27,781 miles
  • 2010 – 27,768 miles
  • 2009 – 26,181 miles
  • 2008 – 24,161 miles
  • 2007 – 21,754 miles
  • 2006 – 17,437 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,601 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass33,601 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    33,601 miles
    Test number
    953446568549
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail33,601 miles (+469)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,601 miles
    Test number
    113724287894
    • DangerousStop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Faulty front switch (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass33,132 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    33,132 miles
    Test number
    252412025148
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass33,091 miles (+189)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2024
    Odometer
    33,091 miles
    Test number
    118795109290
    • MinorFront Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCush drives worn.
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear tyre perished.

  5. Pass32,902 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    32,902 miles
    Test number
    399411195963
    • MinorFront Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail32,902 miles (+240)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,902 miles
    Test number
    933159087548
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorFront Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass32,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    32,662 miles
    Test number
    145897831583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail32,662 miles (+781)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,662 miles
    Test number
    291272890789
    • MajorDrive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  9. Pass31,881 miles (+364)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    31,881 miles
    Test number
    756242410715
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

  10. Pass31,517 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    31,517 miles
    Test number
    409667970536
    • AdvisoryDrive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

  11. Fail31,517 miles (+782)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,517 miles
    Test number
    887876369824
    • Repaired at testRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

  12. Pass30,735 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    30,735 miles
    Test number
    560163874679
    • AdvisoryDrive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive cush drive rubbers worn. (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy baffle missing but not excessively noisy. (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

  13. Fail30,735 miles (+521)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,735 miles
    Test number
    856415753664
    • Repaired at testRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive cush drive rubbers worn. (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy baffle missing but not excessively noisy. (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

  14. Pass30,214 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    30,214 miles
    Test number
    369017575096
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

  15. Fail30,196 miles (+1,397)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,196 miles
    Test number
    406188765050
    • DangerousRear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
    • FailureFront wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
    • FailureStop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

  16. Pass28,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    28,799 miles
    Test number
    489887964090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail28,799 miles (+5)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,799 miles
    Test number
    825607264086
    • Repaired at testRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

  18. Fail28,794 miles (+175)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,794 miles
    Test number
    966392634073
    • FailureRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
    • FailureStop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

  19. Fail28,619 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,619 miles
    Test number
    139072432159
    • Repaired at testRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

  20. Pass28,619 miles (+838)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    28,619 miles
    Test number
    246282732154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail27,781 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,781 miles
    Test number
    668306931024
    • Repaired at testRear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

  22. Pass27,781 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    27,781 miles
    Test number
    928196331011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail27,768 miles (+1,587)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,768 miles
    Test number
    400921730394
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

  24. Pass26,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    26,181 miles
    Test number
    684874209321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail26,179 miles (+2,018)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,179 miles
    Test number
    743674309357
    • FailureRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

  26. Pass24,161 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    24,161 miles
    Test number
    393332698479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail24,145 miles (+2,391)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,145 miles
    Test number
    382875088483
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
    • FailureFront Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

  28. Pass21,754 miles (+4,317)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    21,754 miles
    Test number
    623957937283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass17,437 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    17,437 miles
    Test number
    182490666101
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
    • NoteSlight play in sprocket carrier bearing.

Questions about T788 RJL

Does T788 RJL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T788 RJL expired on 9 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T788 RJL?
The MOT on T788 RJL expired on 9 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T788 RJL done?
T788 RJL was recorded at 33,601 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2025, an average of 847 miles a year.
Has T788 RJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T788 RJL has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T788 RJL 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 T788 RJL find?
T788 RJL passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil.

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