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N16 WPY

1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Yellow Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

57,614 mi
Last recorded57,614 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R23,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN16 WPY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 57,614 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Mudguard damaged but not insecure

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Tyre application mis-match (sports front / tourer rear)

Fail 3 Sep 2025 57,614 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Mudguard damaged but not insecure

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Tyre application mis-match (sports front / tourer rear)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 55,179 miles

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

Front mudguard damaged but not insecure

Manufacturer stickers left on rear tyre

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Tyre application mis-match (sports front / tourer rear)

Fail 15 Jun 2024 55,168 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front mudguard damaged but not insecure

Manufacturer stickers left on rear tyre

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Tyre application mis-match (sports front / tourer rear)

Pass 15 Feb 2023 45,946 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front disc bobbins slightly fouling brake pads

Front wheel rim is fitted backwards in bike however tyre is correct rotation

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 39,865 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 32,013 miles

chain tension

colour of both rear indicators

Pass 4 Dec 2015 28,107 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 25,010 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 25,007 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 10 Dec 2013 22,490 miles

chain tension

Pass 11 Dec 2012 19,880 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 18,510 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 17,040 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2010 15,967 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 13,590 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 10,320 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 8,272 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 8,257 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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N16 WPY is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Yellow with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 23,961 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 N16 WPY, 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 27 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-9R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N16 WPY is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 19 October 1999.

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