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D13 COL

1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,355 mi
Last recorded12,355 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R23,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD13 COL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 12,355 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 12,340 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 12,297 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 12,104 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 12,104 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system tighten mounting (7.1.1.c)

Pass 26 May 2016 11,891 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 11,891 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 11,717 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 11,275 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 10,904 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 10,904 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 10,465 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 9,965 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2009 8,460 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 8,067 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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D13 COL is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D13 COL, 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 D13 COL registered?

D13 COL is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is D13 COL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D13 COL shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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