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N191 HWT

1996 Kawasaki ZX9

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,878 mi
Last recorded30,878 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZX927,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN191 HWT
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 30,878 miles

hand brake travel

Fail 23 Jun 2014 30,873 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 30,391 miles

rear brake slight binding

Fail 15 Feb 2013 30,390 miles

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

Front suspension fouling which affects the movement of the front suspension. (2.3.6a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 27,907 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside stop lamp not working.

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2012 27,905 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside stop lamp not working.

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 25,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 25,770 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX9?

Based on 1,322 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
693
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 19
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
reflector on motorcycle missing 12
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N191 HWT is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX9 in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki ZX9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 27,906 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 ZX9 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N191 HWT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX9 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Kawasaki ZX9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N191 HWT is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX9, first registered on 5 January 1996.

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