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BX04 MLY

2004 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

27,122 mi
Last recorded27,122 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ZX-9R16,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 MLY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 27,122 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 26,316 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 26,316 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working corrosion within indicator prevents a bulb change (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 25,600 miles
Pass 30 May 2021 24,723 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 24,337 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2017 23,531 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 22,541 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 20,101 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 18,684 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 13,755 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 13,081 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 13,081 miles

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))

Pass 22 Jan 2011 11,726 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 11,471 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 11,471 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 9,491 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 7,140 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 6,102 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 MLY is a 2004 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MLY, 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.

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BX04 MLY is a 2004 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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