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L538 HUL

1994 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

61,699 mi
Last recorded61,699 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki ZX-9R28,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL538 HUL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 61,699 miles

Central Front Lower Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Central Front Upper Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Central Rear Lower Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 6 May 2016 61,263 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Centre Rear Lower Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 58,181 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 58,181 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 55,977 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 55,977 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2013 51,319 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 51,319 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 49,877 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 47,949 miles

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 21 May 2010 46,934 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

fuel tank corroded but not leaking

Pass 29 May 2009 45,031 miles

standard pipe fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Nov 2007 39,549 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 38,789 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 38,789 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

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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L538 HUL is a 1994 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 L538 HUL, 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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L538 HUL is a 1994 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 6 June 1994.

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