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K40 DCB

1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

15,620 mi
Last recorded15,620 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R23,961 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 DCB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 15,620 miles

No lights fitted at time of test.

Fail 16 Jun 2025 15,607 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 15,356 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 14,874 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 14,868 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 25,455 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 24,512 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 23,551 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 21,508 miles

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Pass 5 Aug 2015 19,261 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 18,737 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 27,260 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 14,377 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 13,616 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 12,678 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 12,128 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 12,128 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 10,222 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 10,222 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))

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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K40 DCB is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 K40 DCB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K40 DCB?

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What year was K40 DCB registered?

K40 DCB is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is K40 DCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K40 DCB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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