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L188 NWW

1994 Kawasaki ZX9

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

39,821 mi
Last recorded39,821 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki ZX928,110 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL188 NWW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 39,821 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 35,882 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 35,882 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 35,882 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 33,910 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 33,909 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2016 31,980 miles

Centre Rear number plate lamp not working

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

Nearside Rear Chain guard missing ()

Pass 9 Apr 2015 31,294 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 26,608 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 26,578 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

front nearside mudguard cracked

Pass 14 Nov 2008 25,247 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 22,789 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 20,638 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX9?

Based on 1,322 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
693
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 19
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
reflector on motorcycle missing 12
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L188 NWW is a 1994 Kawasaki ZX9 in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1994 Kawasaki ZX9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 28,110 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 ZX9 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L188 NWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX9 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 32 years old, this Kawasaki ZX9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L188 NWW registered?

L188 NWW is a 1994 Kawasaki ZX9, first registered on 9 March 1994.

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The MOT history for L188 NWW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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