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LX09 BYB

2009 Kawasaki ZX10R

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,406 mi
Last recorded15,406 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Kawasaki ZX10R10,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX09 BYB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX10R
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 15,406 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 14,339 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 13,149 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 13,144 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 10,871 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 7,635 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 7,412 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 7,412 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 6,945 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 6,714 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 6,375 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 5,477 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 5,100 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 5,100 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 3,505 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX10R?

Based on 1,794 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
897
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
reflector on motorcycle missing 13
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 6
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LX09 BYB is a 2009 Kawasaki ZX10R in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 Kawasaki ZX10R models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 10,871 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 ZX10R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX09 BYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX10R typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this Kawasaki ZX10R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LX09 BYB registered?

LX09 BYB is a 2009 Kawasaki ZX10R, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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