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M871 MRH

1995 Kawasaki ZX9R

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3 mi
Last recorded3 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki ZX9R30,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM871 MRH
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 3 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear suspension has been modified (2.4.A.2d)

engine noise

Fail 21 Apr 2018 3 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Rear suspension has been modified (2.4.A.2d)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

engine noise

Fail 11 Dec 2017 2,350 miles

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

Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Rear Rear position lamp obscured more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

ignition switch slightly in secure.

Pass 16 Apr 2016 3,598 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 3,589 miles

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

Headlamp missing (1.2.3a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Pass 14 Jun 2014
Pass 12 Sep 2012 32,953 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 27,955 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 27,940 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 27,691 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 27,369 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 27,369 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 26,827 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 26,553 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 26,548 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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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M871 MRH is a 1995 Kawasaki ZX9R in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M871 MRH, 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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M871 MRH is a 1995 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 17 June 1995.

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