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L423 SCA

1994 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Orange Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

31,781 mi
Last recorded31,781 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki ZX-9R28,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL423 SCA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1994
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 31,781 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 31,741 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 31,722 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 31,720 miles

Chain guard insecure hugger/ chain gaurd (6.1.7 (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 31,531 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 31,531 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 30,827 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 21,640 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 30,113 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 29,895 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 29,376 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 28,896 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 28,893 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 28,370 miles

Front brake binding on slightly

Fail 10 May 2011 28,347 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 27 May 2008 27,355 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 27,355 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 24,203 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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L423 SCA is a 1994 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Orange 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 L423 SCA, 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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What year was L423 SCA registered?

L423 SCA is a 1994 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 14 April 1994.

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The MOT history for L423 SCA shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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