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GL09 BTU

2009 Kawasaki Zr 1000 C9F Abs

Black Petrol 953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,393 mi
Last recorded17,393 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Kawasaki Zr 1000 C9F Abs11,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 BTU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZr 1000 C9F Abs
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine953cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 17,393 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 16,224 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 9 May 2024 16,224 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 14,445 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 4 May 2023 14,445 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 12,377 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 12,048 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 9,659 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 9,659 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 8,703 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 7,796 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 5,383 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 3,599 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 2,679 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 495 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zr 1000 C9F Abs?

Based on 1,239 MOT tests across 122 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
792
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
122
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
reflector on motorcycle missing 4
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 3
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GL09 BTU is a 2009 Kawasaki Zr 1000 C9F Abs in Black with a 953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 Kawasaki Zr 1000 C9F Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 11,576 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 Zr 1000 C9F Abs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL09 BTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zr 1000 C9F Abs typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Kawasaki Zr 1000 C9F Abs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GL09 BTU registered?

GL09 BTU is a 2009 Kawasaki Zr 1000 C9F Abs, first registered on 20 June 2009.

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