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L18 MWE

1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

36,987 mi
Last recorded36,987 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R23,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 MWE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 36,987 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 34,574 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 33,609 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 30,099 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 21,535 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 17,425 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 15,879 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 15,758 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 13,257 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 12,381 miles

numer plate on the smaller size

Fail 25 Jun 2008 12,376 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

numer plate on the smaller size

Pass 21 Jun 2007 11,792 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 9,372 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 7,543 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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L18 MWE is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L18 MWE, 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 L18 MWE registered?

L18 MWE is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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