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M579 YWL

1995 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

36,771 mi
Last recorded36,771 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki ZX-9R27,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM579 YWL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 36,771 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Only 3 out of 4 cylinders are running at idle speed

Fail 20 Aug 2014 36,735 miles

Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 30,290 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 29,565 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 29,565 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle deteriorated and function impaired (1.4.2a)

Pass 28 May 2011 29,403 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 28,391 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 27,921 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 269,390 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 24,390 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 21,813 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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M579 YWL is a 1995 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M579 YWL, 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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M579 YWL is a 1995 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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