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N225 AOJ

1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,475 mi
Last recorded72,475 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R24,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN225 AOJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2019 72,475 miles

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

Bush missing from clutch lever. still operates normally.

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Chain guard missing ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2016 72,110 miles

No chain guard fitted.

Fail 20 Aug 2015 71,440 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 71,440 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 68,460 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 68,219 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Chain guard missing

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 65,015 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 65,004 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 27 May 2009 57,715 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 49,721 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 42,412 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 37,080 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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N225 AOJ is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N225 AOJ, 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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What year was N225 AOJ registered?

N225 AOJ is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 13 June 1996.

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