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N342 SDD

1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,421 mi
Last recorded23,421 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R24,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN342 SDD
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 23,421 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 23,322 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 23,244 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 22,944 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 22,905 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 22,538 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 21,903 miles

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

front brake starting to bind slightly.

Fail 8 Apr 2017 21,903 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

front brake starting to bind slightly.

Pass 11 Apr 2015 21,705 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 21,647 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2014 21,647 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 18,327 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 17,896 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 16,857 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 16,749 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 13,892 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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N342 SDD is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 N342 SDD, 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 N342 SDD registered?

N342 SDD is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 4 June 1996.

Is N342 SDD safe to buy?

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