MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,417 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Rear 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)) DANGEROUS
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Inner Front Lower Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Inner Front Upper Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Outer Rear Lower Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX9R?
Based on 4,749 MOT tests across 522 vehicles.
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L837 GFV is a 1994 Kawasaki ZX9R in Red 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 ZX9R models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 27,907 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 ZX9R fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L837 GFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Kawasaki ZX9R typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 32 years old, this Kawasaki ZX9R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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L837 GFV is a 1994 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 16 May 1994.
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