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HX51 ZFR

2001 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,493 mi
Last recorded57,493 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-9R19,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 ZFR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 57,493 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 56,013 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2025 56,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2024 55,522 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 55,041 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 54,422 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 53,756 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 53,022 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Crack to lens on near side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 52,997 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly Throttle sticks open (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Crack to lens on near side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 47,252 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 43,085 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 40,093 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

no chain guard fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2015 37,386 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 37,386 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 36,436 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 33,702 miles

Offside Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 29,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Oil level below low mark(Not MOT Advisory)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 26,318 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 21,666 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 19,428 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 19,428 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 17,196 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front brake calipers slightly sticking (need cleaning)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 14,529 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 12,829 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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HX51 ZFR is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Green 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 HX51 ZFR, 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 HX51 ZFR registered?

HX51 ZFR is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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