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C5 CVF

1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

28,120 mi
Last recorded28,120 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R23,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 CVF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2009 28,120 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 28,111 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

engine not running on no 3 cylinder

Pass 20 Mar 2008 26,045 miles

front tyre has a deep cut.

Fail 20 Mar 2008 26,045 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

front tyre has a deep cut.

Pass 15 Mar 2007 22,549 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 22,549 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

no front side light working

only one rear brake light working

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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C5 CVF is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 23,876 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 C5 CVF, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-9R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C5 CVF registered?

C5 CVF is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is C5 CVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 CVF shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C5 CVF have outstanding finance?

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