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N232 TPM

1996 Kawasaki ZX9R

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

48,989 mi
Last recorded48,989 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZX9R23,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN232 TPM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 48,989 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 48,984 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 42,584 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 42,584 miles

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 39,781 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 39,768 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 32,726 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 28,894 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 1 Jun 2016 28,887 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2015 27,125 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 27 May 2015 27,124 miles

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

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 30 May 2014 24,142 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 May 2014 24,142 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 20,256 miles

Clutch lever bent

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

Front mudguard broken near offside lower mounting point

Nearside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 19,301 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 15,437 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 10,343 miles

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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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N232 TPM is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX9R in Black 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 N232 TPM, 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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N232 TPM is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 28 February 1996.

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