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DE02 OBW

2002 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

21,410 mi
Last recorded21,410 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ZX-9R19,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 OBW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 21,410 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 21,308 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 21,306 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released front brake switch (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2023 21,302 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 21,302 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 21,041 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 21,041 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 21,032 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced damaged led (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper pillion handle slightly loose

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 20,993 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 20,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 20,460 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 19,851 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 15,112 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 12,842 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 11,339 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 8,342 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 5,670 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 5,595 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 4,998 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 4,672 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 4,529 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 4,270 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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DE02 OBW is a 2002 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 2002 Kawasaki ZX-9R models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 19,250 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 DE02 OBW, 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 24 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-9R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DE02 OBW registered?

DE02 OBW is a 2002 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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