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GX51 VUU

2001 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

31,678 mi
Last recorded31,678 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-9R19,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 VUU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 31,678 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

n/s/f indicator held to bike with tape and is slightly insecure

Pass 21 Apr 2021 31,275 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 30,787 miles

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

Front brake pads worn

Pass 16 Apr 2019 29,808 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 29,808 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 22,736 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 22,725 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 19,998 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 19,966 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 19,964 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 19,938 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 19,858 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 19,858 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 19,775 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 19,775 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 19,715 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 19,253 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 18,605 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 18,596 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 17,646 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 16,580 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 14,788 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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GX51 VUU is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GX51 VUU, 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 GX51 VUU registered?

GX51 VUU is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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