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L268 NAR

1994 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

34,402 mi
Last recorded34,402 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki ZX-9R28,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL268 NAR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 34,402 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 33,842 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 33,565 miles

Front slight noise from wheel bearing when wheel rotated

Pass 29 Aug 2018 33,498 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 32,949 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 32,445 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 32,445 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 31,751 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 31,751 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 31,331 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 30,266 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 28,953 miles

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

front brake lever pivot bolt seized to lever

Fail 1 Feb 2011 28,945 miles

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

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

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

front brake lever pivot bolt seized to lever

Pass 14 Aug 2009 26,234 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 26,234 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 24,319 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 24,319 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 May 2006 22,942 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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L268 NAR is a 1994 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 L268 NAR, 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.

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L268 NAR is a 1994 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 4 March 1994.

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