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H15 BBF

2001 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

50,416 mi
Last recorded50,416 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-9R19,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 BBF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 50,416 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 49,075 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 46,106 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 45,245 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 24 Apr 2021 40,997 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 40,453 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 40,305 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 37,122 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 37,122 miles

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

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2016 34,237 miles

Centre Rear plug in tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2015 26,874 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 26,083 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 26,083 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 22,888 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 21,010 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 21,010 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 18,655 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 18,349 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 17,420 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 14,688 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 12,972 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 10,811 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 9,522 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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H15 BBF is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 H15 BBF, 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

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What year was H15 BBF registered?

H15 BBF is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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