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N22 SMY

1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,939 mi
Last recorded35,939 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R23,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN22 SMY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 35,939 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 34,743 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 34,743 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 32,818 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 32,079 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 31,039 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 31,031 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 31,031 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 30,368 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 42,696 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 29,420 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 29,401 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 29,203 miles

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

slight bind from front & rear wheels

Pass 24 May 2010 28,548 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2010 28,531 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 2 May 2009 28,410 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 28,247 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2007 27,643 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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N22 SMY is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 23,961 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 N22 SMY, 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 27 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-9R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N22 SMY registered?

N22 SMY is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 24 May 1999.

Is N22 SMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N22 SMY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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