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L222 CMY

1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

42,538 mi
Last recorded42,538 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R24,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL222 CMY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 42,538 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 42,534 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 May 2024 40,728 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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Pass 25 May 2021 40,703 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 40,607 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 40,366 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 40,366 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 40,291 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 40,176 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 40,118 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 39,615 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 39,353 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 37,463 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 35,859 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 34,403 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 32,861 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 29,339 miles

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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L222 CMY is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 24,500 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 L222 CMY, 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 30 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 L222 CMY?

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What year was L222 CMY registered?

L222 CMY is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 11 October 1996.

Is L222 CMY safe to buy?

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