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BX04 MTV

2004 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

23,438 mi
Last recorded23,438 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ZX-9R16,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 23,438 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 22,705 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 22,705 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 May 2020 22,189 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fork Oil Dust Seals Cracked

Pass 13 Mar 2019 21,718 miles

Exhaust Noisy!

Pass 7 Oct 2015 21,158 miles

Front tyre close to limit

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear tyre close to limit

Fail 2 Oct 2015 21,148 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front tyre close to limit

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear tyre close to limit

Pass 3 May 2014 20,163 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 19,249 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 18,224 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 16,793 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 11,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2007 10,316 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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 MTV is a 2004 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MTV, 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 MTV registered?

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

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