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DE02 OCB

2002 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Grey Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

36,469 mi
Last recorded36,469 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ZX-9R19,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 OCB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 36,469 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 36,469 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 36,460 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 35,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust / silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 33,131 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 28,029 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 28,029 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Throttle operating incorrectly sticks on lock (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 23,128 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 20,197 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 16,886 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 14,727 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 14,518 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 14,518 miles

Front Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 13,366 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 12,069 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 12,039 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 10,989 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 10,544 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 8,931 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 7,353 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 OCB is a 2002 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Grey with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OCB, 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 OCB registered?

DE02 OCB is a 2002 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 15 April 2002.

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