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M159 ARE

1995 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,034 mi
Last recorded49,034 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki ZX-9R27,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM159 ARE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2009 49,034 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2006 49,033 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 48,159 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

rear brake hose has alloy banjo/nut fitted,not recommended for road use † †

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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M159 ARE is a 1995 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 M159 ARE, 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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What year was M159 ARE registered?

M159 ARE is a 1995 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M159 ARE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M159 ARE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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