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M487 POK

1995 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,130 mi
Last recorded52,130 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki ZX-9R27,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM487 POK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2015 52,130 miles

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)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

front brake dust seals hanging out but not binding

front brakes missing rattle shims

Pass 11 Jun 2013 50,821 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 50,821 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 85,620 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 85,620 miles

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 46,560 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 43,548 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 43,548 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 41,015 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 38,501 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 35,630 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 32,506 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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M487 POK is a 1995 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M487 POK, 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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What year was M487 POK registered?

M487 POK is a 1995 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 11 May 1995.

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The MOT history for M487 POK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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