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L148 JVN

1994 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

28,957 mi
Last recorded28,957 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki ZX-9R28,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL148 JVN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 28,957 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 28,957 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 27,921 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 27,898 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

number plate light inop

Fail 28 Aug 2013 27,857 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

number plate light inop

Fail 9 Aug 2012 26,713 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 26,713 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 25,562 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 25,543 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

movement at front with bake applied

Pass 10 Aug 2010 24,767 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 22,120 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 21,265 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 21,265 miles

Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 19,831 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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L148 JVN is a 1994 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1994 Kawasaki ZX-9R models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 28,780 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 L148 JVN, 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 32 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-9R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L148 JVN registered?

L148 JVN is a 1994 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 22 June 1994.

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