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N173 TPM

1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,027 mi
Last recorded57,027 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R24,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN173 TPM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2009 57,027 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 55,729 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 55,729 miles

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 May 2006 54,441 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 54,441 miles

Centre Rear Lower Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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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N173 TPM is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N173 TPM, 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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What year was N173 TPM registered?

N173 TPM is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 2 February 1996.

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