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J900 KAW

1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Purple Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

39,110 mi
Last recorded39,110 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R23,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ900 KAW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 39,110 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffle fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 38,587 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffle fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2020 38,309 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 38,290 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 38,135 miles

rear brake disc becoming pitted

Pass 1 Jun 2017 37,587 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 36,886 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 36,091 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)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 36,069 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))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 33,429 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 32,914 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 32,690 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 29,687 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 27,440 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 23,534 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 18,326 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 15,586 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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J900 KAW is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Purple with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 23,876 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 J900 KAW, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-9R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J900 KAW registered?

J900 KAW is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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