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K900 FKU

1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,837 mi
Last recorded65,837 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R23,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK900 FKU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 65,837 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 65,837 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 65,368 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 63,886 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 62,459 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 62,208 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 61,898 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 60,926 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 59,893 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 58,458 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 57,913 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014
Fail 7 Jun 2014 56,930 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

advise brake pads rusty

advise gear lever slightly loose

Pass 2 Oct 2012 55,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 2 Oct 2012 55,336 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2011 32,025 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 32,025 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 29,691 miles

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 26,879 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 24,291 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 Jul 2007 20,625 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 18,064 miles

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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K900 FKU is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K900 FKU, 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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What year was K900 FKU registered?

K900 FKU is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is K900 FKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K900 FKU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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