CarVerify

Free Car Check

L988 DDV

1994 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Green Petrol 899cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

47,237 mi
Last recorded47,237 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki ZX-9R28,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL988 DDV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 47,237 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 47,347 miles

Offside Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2012 47,188 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 42,863 miles

damage to n/s of bike

front brake pads wearing low

front tyre wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

rear tyre wearing low

Pass 21 Jun 2010 40,865 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 36,532 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 36,532 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 34,659 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 31,358 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2006 31,358 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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
Full Kawasaki ZX-9R reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L988 DDV is a 1994 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L988 DDV, 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

How do I check the history of L988 DDV?

You can check the full history of L988 DDV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L988 DDV registered?

L988 DDV is a 1994 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 4 February 1994.

Is L988 DDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L988 DDV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L988 DDV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L988 DDV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.