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N287 DDY

1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Multi-colour Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,538 mi
Last recorded14,538 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R23,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN287 DDY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2010 14,538 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 14,538 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 13,823 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 5 Mar 2009 13,823 miles

Front Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 12,813 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 10,258 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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N287 DDY is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Multi-colour with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N287 DDY, 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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What year was N287 DDY registered?

N287 DDY is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 22 July 1997.

Is N287 DDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N287 DDY 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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