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L978 XLD

1994 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,520 mi
Last recorded51,520 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2015
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki ZX-9R28,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL978 XLD
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2015 51,520 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 34,104 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 33,909 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 31,222 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 30,908 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 30,702 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 30,702 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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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L978 XLD is a 1994 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 L978 XLD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L978 XLD registered?

L978 XLD is a 1994 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 5 July 1994.

Is L978 XLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L978 XLD shows 7 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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