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A17 PTK

1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R

White Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

34,158 mi
Last recorded34,158 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R23,961 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 PTK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 34,158 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 34,055 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 33,940 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 33,703 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 33,402 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 32,448 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 30,652 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 30,650 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2014 29,029 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 29,022 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 29,018 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

very slight binding rear brake

Pass 15 Aug 2011 27,545 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 27,545 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 25,086 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 20,728 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 20,291 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 19,026 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 18,972 miles

Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 18,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-9R?

Based on 103,150 MOT tests across 8,856 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
814
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
8,856
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,678
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,258
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 987
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 760
reflector on motorcycle missing 722
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A17 PTK is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R in White with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 23,961 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZX-9R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,678 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A17 PTK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX-9R typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 27 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-9R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A17 PTK registered?

A17 PTK is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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