Kawasaki ZX-9R
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 899 cc
V657 PBMMOT history
V657 PBM is a green petrol Kawasaki ZX-9R first used on 6 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 42,584 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 May 2027
- Mileage
- 42,584 mi
- At MOT on 29 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 10 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 887 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V657 PBM
- 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
- 6 Oct 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V657 PBM was last recorded at 42,584 miles on 29 May 2026, 158 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 42,426 miles · 9 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 158 miles
- Average per year
- 887 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 42,584 miles
- 2025 – 42,426 miles
- 2024 – 39,965 miles
- 2021 – 37,970 miles
- 2020 – 34,508 miles
- 2013 – 34,015 miles
- 2010 – 33,344 miles
- 2008 – 32,464 miles
- 2007 – 29,784 miles
- 2006 – 24,706 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass42,584 miles
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
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.
Drive chain slightly tight
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
13 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass42,584 miles (+158)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2027
- Odometer
- 42,584 miles
- Test number
- 721765894397
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Pass42,426 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2026
- Odometer
- 42,426 miles
- Test number
- 427431781816
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,408 miles (+2,443)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,408 miles
- Test number
- 966423209742
- DangerousRiders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
- MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
- MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp incorrect colour blue (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorSteering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock lock barrel loose and fouling handlebars (2.1.4 (c))
- AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Pass39,965 miles (+1,995)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 39,965 miles
- Test number
- 645136870251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,970 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 37,970 miles
- Test number
- 830597466411
- AdvisoryDrive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail37,963 miles (+3,455)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,963 miles
- Test number
- 716279902797
- DangerousRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryDrive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass34,508 miles (+493)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 34,508 miles
- Test number
- 477167408723
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Pass34,015 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 34,015 miles
- Test number
- 588152323221
- AdvisoryExhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Fail34,015 miles (+671)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,015 miles
- Test number
- 688612023291
- FailureFront Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
- FailureFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Pass33,344 miles (+880)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 33,344 miles
- Test number
- 804647180264
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Pass32,464 miles (+2,680)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 32,464 miles
- Test number
- 453343108146
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Pass29,784 miles (+5,078)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 29,784 miles
- Test number
- 252987697030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,706 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 24,706 miles
- Test number
- 324105396049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V657 PBM
- Does V657 PBM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V657 PBM is valid until 28 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V657 PBM?
- The MOT on V657 PBM is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V657 PBM done?
- V657 PBM was recorded at 42,584 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 887 miles a year.
- Has V657 PBM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V657 PBM has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on V657 PBM 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 V657 PBM find?
- V657 PBM passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust noisy.
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