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M697 USP

1995 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

23,487 mi
Last recorded23,487 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki ZX-9R27,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM697 USP
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 23,487 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 23,334 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 23,297 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 23,297 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Adjusted during test. OK. (1.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Brake pedal switch reset. OK. (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 23,224 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 21,486 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 21,486 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 21,476 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick Offside pad worn to metal. (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Clutch dragging.

Pass 3 Sep 2018 15,273 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

battery?

Pass 27 Mar 2014 14,967 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 12,702 miles

slight BIND front brake STRIP/CLEAN/front pipe rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2011 12,323 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 11,392 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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M697 USP is a 1995 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M697 USP, 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 M697 USP registered?

M697 USP is a 1995 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 7 June 1995.

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