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N218 VPM

1996 Kawasaki ZX9R

Purple Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,634 mi
Last recorded9,634 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZX9R23,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN218 VPM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2012 9,634 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 9,241 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2009 9,018 miles

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

Front brake stoplight not always reliable.

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 8,415 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 8,404 miles

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

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

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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N218 VPM is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX9R in Purple with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 N218 VPM, 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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What year was N218 VPM registered?

N218 VPM is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 1 July 1996.

Is N218 VPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N218 VPM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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