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BD02 VSV

2002 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,458 mi
Last recorded44,458 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ZX-9R19,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 VSV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 44,458 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 44,148 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 40,726 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 36,571 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 35,024 miles

All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 35,024 miles

All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 31,130 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 36,342 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 23,000 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 21,928 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 21,368 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 21,149 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 20,227 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 18,764 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 18,700 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 15,406 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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BD02 VSV is a 2002 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BD02 VSV, 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 BD02 VSV registered?

BD02 VSV is a 2002 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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