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N406 BNW

1996 Kawasaki ZX9R

Purple Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

29,590 mi
Last recorded29,590 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZX9R23,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN406 BNW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 29,590 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 29,541 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 29,417 miles

Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 28,882 miles

Drive chain dry

Front brake slightly spongy

Pass 27 May 2011 26,224 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 27 May 2011 26,224 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 24,812 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 24,812 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 23,403 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 23,396 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

slight bind on rear brake

Pass 13 Jul 2007 23,118 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front tyre slighty worn unevenly on sides

Pass 1 Jul 2006 22,199 miles
Pass 20 May 2005

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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N406 BNW is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX9R in Purple with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki ZX9R models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 23,174 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 N406 BNW, 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 N406 BNW registered?

N406 BNW is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 9 July 1996.

Is N406 BNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N406 BNW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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