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BN52 FUP

2002 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,577 mi
Last recorded44,577 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ZX-9R19,250 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 FUP
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 44,577 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2025 43,520 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 43,200 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 43,060 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 42,370 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 40,744 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 26,079 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 36,353 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Jun 2017 36,202 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2017 36,202 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake back plate(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 35,341 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 32,321 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 28,667 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 25,217 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 25,215 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 23,115 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 21,082 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 19,244 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 19,244 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 19,123 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 14,515 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 13,092 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 12,806 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 12,219 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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BN52 FUP is a 2002 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BN52 FUP, 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 BN52 FUP registered?

BN52 FUP is a 2002 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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