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E9 HCH

1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

35,528 mi
Last recorded35,528 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R23,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 HCH
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 35,528 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 35,528 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 36,039 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil l \h front fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 34,980 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 34,403 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 34,379 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 34,335 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 34,148 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 32,308 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 25,690 miles

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 19 Aug 2013 23,105 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 21,932 miles

after market erxhaust fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2009 31,738 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 31,725 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Sep 2008 30,739 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 28,243 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 26,698 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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E9 HCH is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E9 HCH, 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.

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What year was E9 HCH registered?

E9 HCH is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 14 April 1997.

Is E9 HCH safe to buy?

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