Kawasaki ZX-9R

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 899 cc

X779 CBWMOT history

X779 CBW is a green petrol Kawasaki ZX-9R first used on 13 Feb 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 Apr 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 36,674 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Apr 2026
Mileage
36,674 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,419 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X779 CBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
ZX-9R
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
899 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
13 Feb 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

X779 CBW was last recorded at 36,674 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 170 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,504 miles · 26 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
170 miles
Average per year
1,419 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,674 miles
  • 2025 – 36,504 miles
  • 2024 – 33,927 miles
  • 2023 – 33,485 miles
  • 2022 – 33,204 miles
  • 2021 – 32,206 miles
  • 2019 – 27,629 miles
  • 2018 – 25,980 miles
  • 2017 – 24,660 miles
  • 2011 – 22,514 miles
  • 2010 – 21,394 miles
  • 2009 – 20,176 miles
  • 2008 – 16,984 miles
  • 2007 – 13,903 miles
  • 2006 – 8,153 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail36,674 miles
  • MajorOffside Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail36,674 miles (+170)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,674 miles
    Test number
    637326123810
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass36,504 miles (+77)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    36,504 miles
    Test number
    462154577467
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail36,427 miles (+2,500)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,427 miles
    Test number
    841929454846
    • MajorFront Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage locking device ineffective Stop lock (2.1.3 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframe bolt missing
    • AdvisorySuspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass33,927 miles (+442)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    33,927 miles
    Test number
    378705464561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass33,485 miles (+281)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    33,485 miles
    Test number
    776915535958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass33,204 miles (+998)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    33,204 miles
    Test number
    236222591451
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass32,206 miles (+4,577)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    32,206 miles
    Test number
    554580158227
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass27,629 miles (+1,649)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    27,629 miles
    Test number
    440736925109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass25,980 miles (+1,320)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    25,980 miles
    Test number
    130888717104
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated Exhaust clamp missing. (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  10. Pass24,660 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    24,660 miles
    Test number
    631332022158
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

  11. Fail24,660 miles (+2,146)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,660 miles
    Test number
    973813901023
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.6)
    • Repaired at testRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • Repaired at testTyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

  12. Pass22,514 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    22,514 miles
    Test number
    515583101184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail22,456 miles (+1,062)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,456 miles
    Test number
    378722001147
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

  14. Pass21,394 miles (+1,218)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    21,394 miles
    Test number
    332714050074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    20,176 miles
    Test number
    184024459078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail20,176 miles (+3,192)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,176 miles
    Test number
    192414159086
    • FailureFront Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

  17. Pass16,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    16,984 miles
    Test number
    682576258065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail16,984 miles (+3,081)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,984 miles
    Test number
    791156158092
    • FailureFront Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

  19. Pass13,903 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    13,903 miles
    Test number
    604997247093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail13,856 miles (+5,703)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,856 miles
    Test number
    493423847042
    • FailureSteering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

  21. Pass8,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    8,153 miles
    Test number
    992735546037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X779 CBW

Does X779 CBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X779 CBW expired on 25 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X779 CBW?
The MOT on X779 CBW expired on 25 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X779 CBW done?
X779 CBW was recorded at 36,674 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 1,419 miles a year.
Has X779 CBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X779 CBW has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on X779 CBW 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 X779 CBW find?
X779 CBW failed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 1 major defect and 2 advisories: offside front wheel excessively distorted; front steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy; rear suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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