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M131 MPM

1995 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,033 mi
Last recorded49,033 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki ZX-9R27,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM131 MPM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 49,033 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Slight up and down play in rear shock absorber joint but no lateral play

Fail 2 Sep 2013 49,033 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Slight up and down play in rear shock absorber joint but no lateral play

Pass 31 Aug 2012 45,850 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 41,890 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 41,890 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 40,841 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 40,283 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2009 40,279 miles

Nearside Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Offside Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 38,750 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 34,532 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 29,663 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 29,663 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

chain adj plates incorrectly fitted

chain too tight

exhaust tailpipe requires rubbers and spacers

right footpeg requires tightening

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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M131 MPM is a 1995 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Kawasaki ZX-9R models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 27,820 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 M131 MPM, 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 31 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-9R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M131 MPM is a 1995 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 4 July 1995.

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