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N270 XEG

1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

31,643 mi
Last recorded31,643 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R24,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN270 XEG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 31,643 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 31,643 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 31,545 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Chain oiler tube at full tension when the suspension is in the rest position

Pass 15 Jul 2014 28,705 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 28,071 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 24,335 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 22,373 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 22,373 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 May 2011 22,011 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 May 2011 22,011 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2010

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2010 21,773 miles

Front Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 21,136 miles

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 20,804 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 20,165 miles

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

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

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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N270 XEG is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 N270 XEG, 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.

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What year was N270 XEG registered?

N270 XEG is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 10 June 1996.

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