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M16 RBO

2017 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests33 (28 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate84.8%

Mileage

88,482 mi
Last recorded88,482 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 RBO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

28 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 88,482 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2025 58,089 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 73,320 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 56,073 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 68,574 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 68,574 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 62,438 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 53,533 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 62,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 53,131 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 51,240 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2022 52,315 miles

Rear Brake linkage worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 44,402 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 51,950 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 35,140 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 35,140 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 51,894 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 25,997 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 51,655 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 50,318 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 49,694 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 49,692 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 47,167 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 45,061 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 45,060 miles

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 40,346 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 34,650 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 33,403 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 32,516 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 30,102 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 26,518 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 23,401 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 19,573 miles

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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M16 RBO is a 2017 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.8%.

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 M16 RBO, 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 9 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-9R is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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M16 RBO is a 2017 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 28 March 2017.

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