Kawasaki ZX-9R

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 899 cc

Y281 HWGMOT history

Y281 HWG is a green petrol Kawasaki ZX-9R first used on 5 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 35,300 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2026
Mileage
35,300 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
590 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y281 HWG
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
5 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y281 HWG was last recorded at 35,300 miles on 9 Oct 2025, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,273 miles · 19 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
590 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 35,300 miles
  • 2024 – 35,273 miles
  • 2023 – 35,170 miles
  • 2022 – 35,074 miles
  • 2020 – 34,687 miles
  • 2019 – 33,779 miles
  • 2018 – 32,906 miles
  • 2017 – 32,186 miles
  • 2016 – 31,600 miles
  • 2015 – 30,791 miles
  • 2013 – 30,493 miles
  • 2012 – 30,399 miles
  • 2011 – 30,051 miles
  • 2010 – 29,532 miles
  • 2009 – 28,493 miles
  • 2008 – 27,799 miles
  • 2007 – 26,785 miles
  • 2006 – 23,855 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,300 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass35,300 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    35,300 miles
    Test number
    103447600391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass35,273 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    35,273 miles
    Test number
    437810571376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass35,170 miles (+96)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    35,170 miles
    Test number
    456157846145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass35,074 miles (+387)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    35,074 miles
    Test number
    666623821648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass34,687 miles (+908)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    34,687 miles
    Test number
    293468600907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass33,779 miles (+873)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    33,779 miles
    Test number
    157337827753
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

  7. Pass32,906 miles (+720)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    32,906 miles
    Test number
    371081551854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass32,186 miles (+586)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    32,186 miles
    Test number
    999624078130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass31,600 miles (+809)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    31,600 miles
    Test number
    525577570135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass30,791 miles (+298)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    30,791 miles
    Test number
    679905045007
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  11. Pass30,493 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    30,493 miles
    Test number
    165585933216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass30,399 miles (+348)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    30,399 miles
    Test number
    368987032484
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  13. Pass30,051 miles (+519)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    30,051 miles
    Test number
    397188831259
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

  14. Pass29,532 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    29,532 miles
    Test number
    281130290145
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

  15. Fail29,532 miles (+1,039)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,532 miles
    Test number
    814340390172
    • Repaired at testRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

  16. Pass28,493 miles (+694)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    28,493 miles
    Test number
    653274389171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    27,799 miles
    Test number
    130298108136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail27,799 miles (+1,014)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,799 miles
    Test number
    332488608170
    • Repaired at testRear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

  19. Pass26,785 miles (+2,930)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    26,785 miles
    Test number
    453375997000
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  20. Pass23,855 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    23,855 miles
    Test number
    471668266048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail23,731 miles3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,731 miles
    Test number
    713385166035
    • FailureFront wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.7.3a)
    • FailureSteering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
    • NotePassing switch not working

Questions about Y281 HWG

Does Y281 HWG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y281 HWG expired on 8 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y281 HWG?
The MOT on Y281 HWG expired on 8 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y281 HWG done?
Y281 HWG was recorded at 35,300 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2025, an average of 590 miles a year.
Has Y281 HWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y281 HWG has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2010.
Has the mileage on Y281 HWG 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 HWG find?
Y281 HWG passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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