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M284 YBD

1994 Kawasaki ZX9R

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

25,025 mi
Last recorded25,025 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki ZX9R27,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM284 YBD
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 25,025 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2025 25,025 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 24,694 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 24,680 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 24,500 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 24,154 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 24,154 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm In area of use (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm In area of use (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2020 22,538 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged rubber perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 1 Apr 2020 22,538 miles

Stop lamp not working when operated from front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Does not return (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator likely to become detached R/H (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged rubber perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 21,379 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil R/H (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 19,491 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 19,446 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 19,410 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 19,253 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 19,204 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 19,018 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 18,746 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 18,558 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 17,668 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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M284 YBD is a 1994 Kawasaki ZX9R in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1994 Kawasaki ZX9R models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 27,907 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M284 YBD, 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 32 years old, this Kawasaki ZX9R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M284 YBD is a 1994 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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