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M431 NJM

1994 Kawasaki ZX9R

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,256 mi
Last recorded41,256 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki ZX9R27,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM431 NJM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 41,256 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 41,256 miles

Exhaust system insecure Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 40,805 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 39,808 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 39,802 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 38,827 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 38,827 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 29,252 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 33,075 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 30,813 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 30,663 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 30,301 miles

front brake binding on

Pass 11 Apr 2007 29,839 miles

rear tyre on legal limits

Pass 24 Apr 2006 29,136 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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M431 NJM is a 1994 Kawasaki ZX9R in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 M431 NJM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M431 NJM registered?

M431 NJM is a 1994 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 25 November 1994.

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