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BX04 MLK

2004 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

20,221 mi
Last recorded20,221 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ZX-9R16,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 MLK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 20,221 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 20,221 miles

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))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 19,904 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 19,595 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 19,595 miles

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))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 19,386 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 18,904 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 18,362 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 18,362 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 17,470 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 16,935 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 16,935 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 15,758 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 14,646 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 12,699 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 11,827 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 11,088 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 10,250 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 9,413 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 8,805 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 8,216 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 6,062 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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BX04 MLK is a 2004 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki ZX-9R models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 16,624 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 BX04 MLK, 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 22 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-9R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX04 MLK registered?

BX04 MLK is a 2004 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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