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M919 NPG

1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,820 mi
Last recorded46,820 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R24,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM919 NPG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 46,820 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 46,808 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 46,713 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 46,698 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 45,872 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 45,425 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 45,425 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 42,384 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 39,941 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 38,898 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 35,297 miles

Centre Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' with wheel on the ground (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 31,925 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 30 May 2014 25,574 miles

Centre Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 15 May 2013 24,886 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2013 24,886 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 24,181 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 May 2011 23,645 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 May 2010 22,881 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 22,799 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 13 May 2009 21,469 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 20,221 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 20,221 miles

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 21 May 2007 18,973 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 17,384 miles

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

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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M919 NPG is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 24,500 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 M919 NPG, 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 30 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-9R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M919 NPG is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 15 February 1996.

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