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AV02 GVE

2002 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,079 mi
Last recorded62,079 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ZX-9R19,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 GVE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 62,079 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 60,530 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 60,528 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Fail 28 Apr 2018 60,367 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 5,982 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 55,478 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 51,598 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 49,632 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 49,611 miles

Front Upper Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 48,154 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 48,142 miles

Front Brake hose stretched by suspension movement (3.2.B3b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 47,718 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 12 Mar 2011 42,501 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 36,818 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 36,812 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 29,324 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 29,324 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 21,323 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 13,451 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 12,390 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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AV02 GVE is a 2002 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2002 Kawasaki ZX-9R models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 19,250 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 AV02 GVE, 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 24 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-9R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV02 GVE is a 2002 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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