Kawasaki ZX-6R
Green · Petrol · 2000 · 599 cc
W228 VMVMOT history
W228 VMV is a green petrol Kawasaki ZX-6R first used on 4 Aug 2000. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 25,669 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 25,669 mi
- At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 553 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W228 VMV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Kawasaki
- Model
- ZX-6R
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 599 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 4 Aug 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
W228 VMV was last recorded at 25,669 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 25,669 miles · 17 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 553 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 25,669 miles
- 2024 – 25,148 miles
- 2023 – 24,155 miles
- 2022 – 22,954 miles
- 2014 – 22,045 miles
- 2012 – 21,488 miles
- 2011 – 21,015 miles
- 2009 – 21,003 miles
- 2008 – 19,696 miles
- 2007 – 19,176 miles
- 2006 – 14,576 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass25,669 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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.
Exhaust noisy
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014
Full MOT history
15 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass25,669 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 25,669 miles
- Test number
- 712041752612
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail25,669 miles (+521)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,669 miles
- Test number
- 495820898984
- MajorRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass25,148 miles (+993)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 25,148 miles
- Test number
- 316447544277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,155 miles (+1,201)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 24,155 miles
- Test number
- 748820849934
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Pass22,954 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 22,954 miles
- Test number
- 883598523917
- AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail22,954 miles (+909)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,954 miles
- Test number
- 703692540101
- Repaired at testRear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass22,045 miles (+10)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2015
- Odometer
- 22,045 miles
- Test number
- 806602634153
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Fail22,035 miles (+547)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,035 miles
- Test number
- 545389314114
- FailureFront Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
- FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.6)
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Pass21,488 miles (+473)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 21,488 miles
- Test number
- 325815992118
- AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Pass21,015 miles (+12)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 21,015 miles
- Test number
- 516773311196
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Pass21,003 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 21,003 miles
- Test number
- 601166809300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,003 miles (+1,307)1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,003 miles
- Test number
- 642115999233
- DangerousFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
- FailureNearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Pass19,696 miles (+520)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 19,696 miles
- Test number
- 430266698086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,176 miles (+4,600)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 19,176 miles
- Test number
- 434915397175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,576 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 14,576 miles
- Test number
- 933910066092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about W228 VMV
- Does W228 VMV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W228 VMV is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on W228 VMV?
- The MOT on W228 VMV is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has W228 VMV done?
- W228 VMV was recorded at 25,669 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 553 miles a year.
- Has W228 VMV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W228 VMV has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on W228 VMV 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 W228 VMV find?
- W228 VMV passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust noisy; front brake binding but not excessively.
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