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AV02 LXR

2002 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

55,421 mi
Last recorded55,421 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ZX-9R19,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 LXR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 55,421 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 55,421 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 52,711 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 52,711 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 May 2024 50,261 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 45,992 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 May 2022 43,628 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 43,628 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear brake pads de-laminating

Pass 7 Apr 2021 38,417 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 38,417 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 35,389 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 35,389 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 34,453 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 33,113 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2017 33,113 miles

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

Front Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low Fluid to high (3.2.B1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2016 31,758 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 31,070 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 31,070 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

N/S Rear stop and position lamp not working

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 28,812 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 27,199 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 25,676 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 20,714 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2009 16,830 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 4,279 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 8,816 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 5,612 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 3,220 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 LXR is a 2002 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LXR, 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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What year was AV02 LXR registered?

AV02 LXR is a 2002 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 3 April 2002.

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