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M689 FGV

1995 Kawasaki ZX9R

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,814 mi
Last recorded16,814 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki ZX9R30,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM689 FGV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 16,814 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 16,814 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 15,675 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 15,548 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 14,359 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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M689 FGV is a 1995 Kawasaki ZX9R in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Kawasaki ZX9R models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 30,999 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 M689 FGV, 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 31 years old, this Kawasaki ZX9R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M689 FGV registered?

M689 FGV is a 1995 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 1 April 1995.

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