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N255 BCE

1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

14,206 mi
Last recorded14,206 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R23,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN255 BCE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2024 14,206 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 13,881 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 13,307 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 13,284 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate may not comply to current regulations.

Pass 15 Apr 2016 12,729 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 12,729 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 23 May 2015 12,544 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 12,544 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 12,517 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012 8,306 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 5,739 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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N255 BCE is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 23,876 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N255 BCE, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-9R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N255 BCE is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 22 December 1997.

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The MOT history for N255 BCE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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