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N206 UPF

1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,360 mi
Last recorded44,360 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R24,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN206 UPF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 44,360 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025 44,344 miles

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Central Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 42,626 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 42,442 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 42,182 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 41,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 41,596 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit borderline just 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 41,022 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 40,142 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 39,620 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 3,930 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 39,022 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2014 38,497 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 37,905 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 37,364 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 36,829 miles

both front fork legs slightly pitted

slight play in sliders on rear brake caliper

Pass 16 Jul 2010 36,015 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 34,828 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 33,978 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2007 33,806 miles

Inner Rear Upper Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4)

Inner Rear Upper Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Offside Front Lower Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 30,506 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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N206 UPF is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 N206 UPF, 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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N206 UPF is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 11 April 1996.

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