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M322 BCA

1995 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

30,089 mi
Last recorded30,089 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2011
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki ZX-9R27,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM322 BCA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2011 30,089 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Oil leak

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

nearside front disc has possible slight cracking not 100% sure ?

nearside upper fair bracket slightly bent

Fail 22 Jun 2011 30,089 miles

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

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)

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

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

Offside Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Oil leak

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

gear change lever slightly loose

nearside front disc has possible slight cracking not 100% sure ?

nearside upper fair bracket slightly bent

throttle (return)cable not fitted correctly possible snapped ?

Fail 28 Apr 2010 28,945 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Oct 2007 28,082 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 25,428 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 25,428 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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M322 BCA is a 1995 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 M322 BCA, 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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M322 BCA is a 1995 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 1 June 1995.

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