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N189 TVK

1997 Kawasaki ZX9R

Black Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

29,621 mi
Last recorded29,621 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX9R24,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN189 TVK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 29,621 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 29,621 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 27,090 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 24,610 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 21,235 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 20,698 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 19,496 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 18,828 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 17,473 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 16,850 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 16,850 miles

Chain guard fouling another component (6.2.1c)

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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N189 TVK is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX9R in Black with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ZX9R models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 24,266 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N189 TVK, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki ZX9R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N189 TVK registered?

N189 TVK is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 10 September 1997.

Is N189 TVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N189 TVK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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