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N232 UPF

1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,470 mi
Last recorded28,470 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R24,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN232 UPF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 28,470 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 28,429 miles

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

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 28,426 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

side panel loose os

Pass 21 Oct 2011 28,036 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 27,313 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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N232 UPF is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N232 UPF, 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 N232 UPF registered?

N232 UPF is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 10 May 1996.

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