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L304 BFH

1994 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

40,132 mi
Last recorded40,132 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki ZX-9R28,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL304 BFH
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2014 40,132 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 39,008 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 30 Nov 2013 39,002 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.5a)

Nearside Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Offside Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 39,000 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 36,578 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

l/h grip loose front mudguard mounting weak

Pass 29 Jun 2010 35,869 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 35,869 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 35,490 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 35,489 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 34,554 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 34,554 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 28,315 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 28,315 miles

Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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L304 BFH is a 1994 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 L304 BFH, 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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L304 BFH is a 1994 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 26 April 1994.

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