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J90 TBS

1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

35,792 mi
Last recorded35,792 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R23,961 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ90 TBS
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 35,792 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 34,737 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 34,718 miles

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

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake caliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 32,225 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 31,840 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 31,837 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 31,631 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 30,280 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 29,485 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 29,485 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 29,138 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 28,290 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 26,371 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 23,700 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 20,590 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 20,257 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 20,255 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

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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J90 TBS is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 23,961 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 J90 TBS, 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 27 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-9R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J90 TBS is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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