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N231 EYB

1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,267 mi
Last recorded17,267 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R24,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN231 EYB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 17,267 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 17,267 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 14,642 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 14,642 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 12,586 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 11,334 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

nail in tyre

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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N231 EYB is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N231 EYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N231 EYB registered?

N231 EYB is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 18 May 1996.

Is N231 EYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N231 EYB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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