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AO51 NSE

2001 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

49,989 mi
Last recorded49,989 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-9R19,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 NSE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 49,989 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 49,520 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 49,294 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 49,034 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 48,557 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak from rocker cover

Pass 13 Jun 2020 47,374 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2020 47,361 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Fork leg oil seal leaking, dust seal corroded and perished. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Valve stem perished. (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn unevenly, and close to the legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Gear selector stiff.

Nearside Lower Side stand pivot worn.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fork leg oil seal slightly leaking, dust seal corroded and perished. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 46,172 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 46,150 miles

Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel system spongy (3.1.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 Jun 2016 45,571 miles

Centre Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2015 45,106 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 41,807 miles

Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 41,807 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 37,341 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 37,341 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2013 37,314 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 35,286 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 35,286 miles

Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 25,480 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 18,301 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 11,810 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 4,797 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 4,797 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 4,558 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 1,524 miles

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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AO51 NSE is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki ZX-9R models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 19,393 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 AO51 NSE, 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 25 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-9R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO51 NSE registered?

AO51 NSE is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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