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GN51 SXU

2001 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,432 mi
Last recorded29,432 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-9R19,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 SXU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 29,432 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 28,588 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 27,896 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 27,687 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 27,687 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 27,556 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 27,528 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 25,306 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 25,060 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 22,618 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 22,078 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 22,020 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 20,214 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 20,158 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 17,641 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 15,175 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 14,589 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 14,436 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 14,003 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 13,182 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 13,060 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 11,786 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 9,065 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 6,891 miles

front tyre starting to feather

rear tyre starting to flatten in center tread

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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GN51 SXU is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GN51 SXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GN51 SXU?

You can check the full history of GN51 SXU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GN51 SXU registered?

GN51 SXU is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is GN51 SXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 SXU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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