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M244 SBT

1995 Kawasaki ZX9R

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

27,541 mi
Last recorded27,541 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki ZX9R30,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM244 SBT
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2016 27,541 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey Exhaust downpipes (7.1.1b)

Pass 2 May 2015 26,800 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 26,794 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 26,452 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 26,364 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2013 25,490 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 May 2013 25,454 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 23,914 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 May 2009 22,898 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

cable trapping on full lock

forks pitting at the bottom

horn poor

Fail 28 May 2009 22,898 miles

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

forks pitting at the bottom

horn poor

cable trapping on full lock

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 20,950 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 16,946 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Apr 2007 16,946 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX9R?

Based on 4,749 MOT tests across 522 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
812
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
522
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 94
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 82
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 56
reflector on motorcycle missing 55
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 48
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M244 SBT is a 1995 Kawasaki ZX9R in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1995 Kawasaki ZX9R models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 30,999 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 ZX9R fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M244 SBT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX9R typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 31 years old, this Kawasaki ZX9R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M244 SBT registered?

M244 SBT is a 1995 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 9 May 1995.

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