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N290 WFJ

1996 Kawasaki ZX9R

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

14,683 mi
Last recorded14,683 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZX9R23,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN290 WFJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 14,683 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 14,659 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

N/S Chain ajuster lose

Number plate light inop

Pass 7 Aug 2009 14,312 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2009 14,312 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 13,755 miles

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

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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N290 WFJ is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX9R in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N290 WFJ, 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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What year was N290 WFJ registered?

N290 WFJ is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 24 May 1996.

Is N290 WFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N290 WFJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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