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DX51 WNF

2001 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Silver Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

57,215 mi
Last recorded57,215 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-9R19,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 WNF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 57,215 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 57,039 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 56,864 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 56,595 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2021 56,592 miles

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

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 54,649 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 54,649 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 51,421 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 51,421 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 50,592 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 46,443 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 20 Feb 2016 46,303 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 37,047 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 31,002 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 31,002 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 19,122 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 10,802 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 10,854 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2010 6,496 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 4,823 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2008 4,669 miles

Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 4,669 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 4,594 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 4,533 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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DX51 WNF is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Silver with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki ZX-9R models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 19,393 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 DX51 WNF, 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 25 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-9R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DX51 WNF registered?

DX51 WNF is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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