Kawasaki ZX-9R

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 899 cc

T870 ARVMOT history

T870 ARV is a red petrol Kawasaki ZX-9R first used on 27 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 30,178 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Sept 2027
Mileage
30,178 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
631 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T870 ARV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
ZX-9R
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
899 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T870 ARV was last recorded at 30,178 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 171 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
30,007 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
171 miles
Average per year
631 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 30,178 miles
  • 2025 – 30,007 miles
  • 2024 – 29,871 miles
  • 2023 – 29,762 miles
  • 2022 – 29,678 miles
  • 2021 – 29,601 miles
  • 2020 – 29,488 miles
  • 2019 – 29,404 miles
  • 2018 – 29,319 miles
  • 2017 – 29,007 miles
  • 2016 – 28,570 miles
  • 2015 – 27,000 miles
  • 2014 – 26,081 miles
  • 2013 – 25,317 miles
  • 2012 – 24,280 miles
  • 2011 – 23,546 miles
  • 2009 – 22,903 miles
  • 2008 – 21,577 miles
  • 2007 – 19,614 miles
  • 2006 – 17,262 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,178 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (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 Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass30,178 miles (+171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    30,178 miles
    Test number
    515838166085
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass30,007 miles (+136)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    30,007 miles
    Test number
    701074895706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass29,871 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    29,871 miles
    Test number
    770752282903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass29,762 miles (+84)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    29,762 miles
    Test number
    106117347871
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp in /op

  5. Pass29,678 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    29,678 miles
    Test number
    760585845477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass29,601 miles (+113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    29,601 miles
    Test number
    107612887109
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

  7. Pass29,488 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    29,488 miles
    Test number
    115918447518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass29,404 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    29,404 miles
    Test number
    960671871971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass29,319 miles (+312)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    29,319 miles
    Test number
    614644899087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass29,007 miles (+437)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    29,007 miles
    Test number
    832399276355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass28,570 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    28,570 miles
    Test number
    202473964049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail28,550 miles (+1,550)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,550 miles
    Test number
    767028617839
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • FailureSteering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

  13. Pass27,000 miles (+919)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    27,000 miles
    Test number
    474492081106
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass26,081 miles (+764)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    26,081 miles
    Test number
    106813734201
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

  15. Pass25,317 miles (+1,037)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    25,317 miles
    Test number
    937030063232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,280 miles (+734)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    24,280 miles
    Test number
    516596932271
    • NoteGear lever linkage worn.

  17. Pass23,546 miles (+643)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    23,546 miles
    Test number
    375879151242
    • NoteSlight knocking from headstock when loaded!!

  18. Pass22,903 miles (+1,326)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    22,903 miles
    Test number
    454509369119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,577 miles (+1,963)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    21,577 miles
    Test number
    230893838455
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryRoller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

  20. Pass19,614 miles (+2,352)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    19,614 miles
    Test number
    754267217108
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
    • NoteNoise from front brake recommend brake check

  21. Pass17,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    17,262 miles
    Test number
    404618486016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T870 ARV

Does T870 ARV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T870 ARV is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T870 ARV?
The MOT on T870 ARV is valid until 19 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T870 ARV done?
T870 ARV was recorded at 30,178 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 631 miles a year.
Has T870 ARV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T870 ARV has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2016.
Has the mileage on T870 ARV 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 T870 ARV find?
T870 ARV passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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