Kawasaki ZZR
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 599 cc
Y281 HFBMOT history
Y281 HFB is a silver petrol Kawasaki ZZR first used on 5 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 36,190 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 May 2027
- Mileage
- 36,190 mi
- At MOT on 6 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 1,083 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y281 HFB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Kawasaki
- Model
- ZZR
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 599 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 5 Apr 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y281 HFB was last recorded at 36,190 miles on 6 May 2026, 329 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 35,861 miles · 31 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 329 miles
- Average per year
- 1,083 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 36,190 miles
- 2025 – 35,861 miles
- 2024 – 35,767 miles
- 2023 – 35,359 miles
- 2022 – 33,628 miles
- 2020 – 25,974 miles
- 2019 – 18,340 miles
- 2011 – 17,436 miles
- 2010 – 17,419 miles
- 2008 – 15,971 miles
- 2007 – 15,319 miles
- 2006 – 14,625 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass36,190 miles
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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.
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2011
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Full MOT history
14 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass36,190 miles (+329)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2027
- Odometer
- 36,190 miles
- Test number
- 252505512911
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass35,861 miles (+94)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 35,861 miles
- Test number
- 190625080429
- AdvisoryBoth Front Forks Creaking
- AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel Hugger Loose
Pass35,767 miles (+408)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 35,767 miles
- Test number
- 260332654452
- AdvisoryCentral Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Pass35,359 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 35,359 miles
- Test number
- 618326020598
- AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Fail35,359 miles (+1,731)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,359 miles
- Test number
- 178172157287
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Pass33,628 miles (+7,654)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 33,628 miles
- Test number
- 364471776773
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,974 miles (+7,634)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 25,974 miles
- Test number
- 551192885611
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,340 miles (+904)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 18,340 miles
- Test number
- 165169543037
- AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive chain worn with tight spots causing noise(clicking) (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Pass17,436 miles (+17)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 17,436 miles
- Test number
- 345052501137
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
- AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Pass17,419 miles (+1,448)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 17,419 miles
- Test number
- 553856090117
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Pass15,971 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 15,971 miles
- Test number
- 352247128413
- AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Fail15,971 miles (+652)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 15,971 miles
- Test number
- 893636328299
- FailureHeadlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
- AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Pass15,319 miles (+694)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 15,319 miles
- Test number
- 801597877149
- AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Pass14,625 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 14,625 miles
- Test number
- 881368156103
- 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)
Questions about Y281 HFB
- Does Y281 HFB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y281 HFB is valid until 5 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y281 HFB?
- The MOT on Y281 HFB is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y281 HFB done?
- Y281 HFB was recorded at 36,190 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 1,083 miles a year.
- Has Y281 HFB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y281 HFB has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on Y281 HFB 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 Y281 HFB find?
- Y281 HFB passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 6 advisories: front tyre worn close to the legal limit; nearside rear exhaust silencer slightly loose; offside rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 3 more.
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