Kawasaki ZX-9R

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 899 cc

V656 DPWMOT history

V656 DPW is a blue petrol Kawasaki ZX-9R first used on 2 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 37,729 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Apr 2026
Mileage
37,729 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
675 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V656 DPW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
ZX-9R
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
899 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V656 DPW was last recorded at 37,729 miles on 15 Apr 2025, 2,185 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Mar 2017: 26,723 miles, lower than 28,809 miles on 21 Apr 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
35,544 miles · 3 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
2,185 miles
Average per year
675 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 37,729 miles
  • 2024 – 35,544 miles
  • 2023 – 30,016 miles
  • 2022 – 29,483 miles
  • 2021 – 29,273 miles
  • 2020 – 29,139 miles
  • 2019 – 28,499 miles
  • 2018 – 27,441 miles
  • 2017 – 26,723 miles
  • 2016 – 28,809 miles
  • 2015 – 28,601 miles
  • 2012 – 28,296 miles
  • 2011 – 28,276 miles
  • 2009 – 28,093 miles
  • 2008 – 27,118 miles
  • 2007 – 26,819 miles
  • 2006 – 24,934 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,729 miles
  • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • 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.

  • Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Fixing loose in fuel tank

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Central Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass37,729 miles (+2,185)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    37,729 miles
    Test number
    527475346830
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass35,544 miles (+5,528)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    35,544 miles
    Test number
    428865428418
    • AdvisoryBrake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass30,016 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    30,016 miles
    Test number
    101101858795
    • AdvisoryBrake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryFixing loose in fuel tank

  4. Fail30,009 miles (+526)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,009 miles
    Test number
    981418553907
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryFixing loose in fuel tank

  5. Pass29,483 miles (+210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    29,483 miles
    Test number
    882944172911
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  6. Pass29,273 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    29,273 miles
    Test number
    615911006667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass29,139 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    29,139 miles
    Test number
    819888335131
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail29,139 miles (+640)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,139 miles
    Test number
    560330638750
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear wheel nut no split pin

  9. Pass28,499 miles (+1,058)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    28,499 miles
    Test number
    129276079023
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  10. Pass27,441 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    27,441 miles
    Test number
    641622150849
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

  11. Fail27,435 miles (+712)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,435 miles
    Test number
    833186949773
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

  12. Pass26,723 miles (-2,086)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    26,723 miles
    Test number
    514282716677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    28,809 miles
    Test number
    902811173932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail28,809 miles (+208)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,809 miles
    Test number
    706540912981
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.7.3a)

  15. Pass28,601 miles (+305)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    28,601 miles
    Test number
    735229935148
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

  16. Pass28,296 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    28,296 miles
    Test number
    826121052229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,276 miles (+183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    28,276 miles
    Test number
    585565171153
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  18. Pass28,093 miles (+975)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    28,093 miles
    Test number
    394558579102
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

  19. Pass27,118 miles (+299)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    27,118 miles
    Test number
    530580558140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,819 miles (+1,885)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    26,819 miles
    Test number
    914433647195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    24,934 miles
    Test number
    521618216176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail24,934 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,934 miles
    Test number
    624257516170
    • FailureRoller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Questions about V656 DPW

Does V656 DPW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V656 DPW expired on 14 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V656 DPW?
The MOT on V656 DPW expired on 14 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V656 DPW done?
V656 DPW was recorded at 37,729 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2025, an average of 675 miles a year.
Has V656 DPW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V656 DPW has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on V656 DPW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Mar 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V656 DPW find?
V656 DPW passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2025 with 4 advisories: drive chain slightly loose; front tyre worn close to the legal limit; nearside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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