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L771 KVR

1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,537 mi
Last recorded31,537 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R23,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL771 KVR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 31,537 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 31,396 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 30,110 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 30,110 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 29,895 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 29,611 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 29,075 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 28,474 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 27,200 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 27,778 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 20,987 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 18,219 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 16,599 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 16,543 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear brake has slightly spongey feel.

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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L771 KVR is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 23,876 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 L771 KVR, 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 29 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 L771 KVR registered?

L771 KVR is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 18 July 1997.

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The MOT history for L771 KVR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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