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N211 AMO

1996 Kawasaki ZX9R

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZX9R23,174 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN211 AMO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2020

No lights fitted at time of test.

Fail 21 May 2020

No lights fitted at time of test.

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2017 31,015 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres measure 1mm (4.1.3(ii))

no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Jun 2015 29,833 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 29,833 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 6 May 2014 28,434 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

day time use only

Fail 16 Mar 2013 27,883 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No lights fitted at time of test

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

marks around holes in offside front disc

Pass 16 Mar 2013 27,883 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No lights fitted at time of test

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

marks around holes in offside front disc

Pass 4 Apr 2012 27,065 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 25,065 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 25,065 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 21,400 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 14,965 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 14,847 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 14,847 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 2 May 2006 14,397 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2006 14,384 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

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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N211 AMO is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX9R in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki ZX9R models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 23,174 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 ZX9R fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N211 AMO, 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 30 years old, this Kawasaki ZX9R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N211 AMO is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 17 May 1996.

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