Kawasaki ZX-9R

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 899 cc

T897 LBOMOT history

T897 LBO is a green petrol Kawasaki ZX-9R first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 38,977 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2026
Mileage
38,977 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,021 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T897 LBO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
ZX-9R
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
899 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T897 LBO was last recorded at 38,977 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 7,052 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
31,925 miles · 2 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
7,052 miles
Average per year
1,021 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 38,977 miles
  • 2022 – 31,925 miles
  • 2021 – 31,664 miles
  • 2017 – 31,263 miles
  • 2016 – 29,021 miles
  • 2015 – 28,379 miles
  • 2014 – 27,483 miles
  • 2013 – 27,085 miles
  • 2012 – 24,120 miles
  • 2011 – 24,017 miles
  • 2010 – 23,463 miles
  • 2008 – 22,757 miles
  • 2007 – 21,235 miles
  • 2006 – 19,024 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,977 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy corrsion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Drive chain slightly loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,977 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    38,977 miles
    Test number
    713818346542
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  2. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    429832769592
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy corrsion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  3. FailMileage not read4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    701591609684
    • MajorFront Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy corrsion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass31,925 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    31,925 miles
    Test number
    450230180182
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail31,925 miles (+261)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,925 miles
    Test number
    190349352969
    • MajorFront Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp not working front and rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass31,664 miles (+401)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    31,664 miles
    Test number
    956904575611
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass31,263 miles (+2,242)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    31,263 miles
    Test number
    569177558397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass29,021 miles (+642)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    29,021 miles
    Test number
    343264767563
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  9. Pass28,379 miles (+896)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    28,379 miles
    Test number
    334352589758
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  10. Pass27,483 miles (+398)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    27,483 miles
    Test number
    409610764236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass27,085 miles (+2,965)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    27,085 miles
    Test number
    277806453178
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • NoteSmall cut on rear tyre

  12. Pass24,120 miles (+103)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    24,120 miles
    Test number
    347123122195
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust slightly loose

  13. Pass24,017 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    24,017 miles
    Test number
    335926511193
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • NoteNumber plate slightly loose

  14. Fail24,017 miles (+554)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,017 miles
    Test number
    577376511123
    • DangerousRiders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • NoteNumber plate slightly loose

  15. Pass23,463 miles (+47)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    23,463 miles
    Test number
    473726900116
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  16. Fail23,416 miles (+659)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,416 miles
    Test number
    280603100149
    • FailureDirection indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
    • FailureFront Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
    • FailureFront Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
    • FailureRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRegistration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  17. Pass22,757 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    22,757 miles
    Test number
    732622318264
    • NoteAdvise-non standard front indicators.

  18. Fail22,756 miles (+1,521)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,756 miles
    Test number
    531077898185
    • FailureOffside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

  19. Pass21,235 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    21,235 miles
    Test number
    683102357137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail21,220 miles (+2,196)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,220 miles
    Test number
    882431757137
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

  21. Pass19,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    19,024 miles
    Test number
    561842206156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T897 LBO

Does T897 LBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T897 LBO is valid until 27 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T897 LBO?
The MOT on T897 LBO is valid until 27 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T897 LBO done?
T897 LBO was recorded at 38,977 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 1,021 miles a year.
Has T897 LBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T897 LBO has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T897 LBO 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 T897 LBO find?
T897 LBO passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: exhaust noisy; front brake binding but not excessively; rear tyre worn close to the legal limit.

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