Kawasaki ZX-9R

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 899 cc

V72 MGJMOT history

V72 MGJ is a red petrol Kawasaki ZX-9R first used on 20 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 39,131 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Jun 2026
Mileage
39,131 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,254 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V72 MGJ
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
20 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V72 MGJ was last recorded at 39,131 miles on 1 Jul 2025, 1,927 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Feb 2010: 17,125 miles, lower than 171,132 miles on 31 Jul 2008.

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
37,204 miles · 7 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
1,927 miles
Average per year
1,254 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 39,131 miles
  • 2024 – 37,204 miles
  • 2023 – 36,443 miles
  • 2021 – 35,405 miles
  • 2020 – 34,193 miles
  • 2019 – 32,117 miles
  • 2018 – 30,995 miles
  • 2017 – 30,033 miles
  • 2016 – 28,361 miles
  • 2015 – 26,496 miles
  • 2014 – 17,415 miles
  • 2013 – 17,181 miles
  • 2010 – 17,125 miles
  • 2008 – 171,132 miles
  • 2007 – 16,475 miles
  • 2005 – 14,646 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,131 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,131 miles (+1,927)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    39,131 miles
    Test number
    519523809738
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass37,204 miles (+761)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    37,204 miles
    Test number
    525292024702
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

  3. Pass36,443 miles (+1,038)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    36,443 miles
    Test number
    824846073451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass35,405 miles (+1,212)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    35,405 miles
    Test number
    754173609046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass34,193 miles (+2,076)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    34,193 miles
    Test number
    622583359399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass32,117 miles (+1,122)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    32,117 miles
    Test number
    130848548137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass30,995 miles (+962)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    30,995 miles
    Test number
    500404870231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass30,033 miles (+1,672)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    30,033 miles
    Test number
    273474087475
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  9. Pass28,361 miles (+1,865)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    28,361 miles
    Test number
    453256516766
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  10. Pass26,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    26,496 miles
    Test number
    937268205040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail26,496 miles (+9,081)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,496 miles
    Test number
    569977005024
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
    • FailureRear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
    • 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)

  12. Fail17,415 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,415 miles
    Test number
    359763694008
    • Repaired at testRear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

  13. Pass17,415 miles (+234)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    17,415 miles
    Test number
    556523594035
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

  14. Pass17,181 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    17,181 miles
    Test number
    905807683013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass17,125 miles (-154,007)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    17,125 miles
    Test number
    202160750063
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

  16. Pass171,132 miles (+154,019)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    171,132 miles
    Test number
    844003518218
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  17. Fail17,113 miles (+638)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,113 miles
    Test number
    363577108233
    • FailureRear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)
    • FailureRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  18. Pass16,475 miles (+1,829)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    16,475 miles
    Test number
    973943827091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass14,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    14,646 miles
    Test number
    822297555366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V72 MGJ

Does V72 MGJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V72 MGJ expired on 30 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V72 MGJ?
The MOT on V72 MGJ expired on 30 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V72 MGJ done?
V72 MGJ was recorded at 39,131 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2025, an average of 1,254 miles a year.
Has V72 MGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V72 MGJ has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2015.
Has the mileage on V72 MGJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Feb 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V72 MGJ find?
V72 MGJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil.

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