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N40 LEG

1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

43,295 mi
Last recorded43,295 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R23,961 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN40 LEG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 43,295 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 43,295 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 42,286 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 42,286 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 41,144 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 41,144 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 38,874 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 36,466 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 34,806 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 34,320 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 31,738 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 31,738 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator not working L/H (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 28,422 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 25,373 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 25,373 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 May 2016 23,023 miles

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

front side light does not work

Fail 16 May 2016 23,003 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

front side light does not work

Pass 21 May 2015 22,323 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 22,064 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Rear reflector on sidecar missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 22,064 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 21,884 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 21,449 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 20,847 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 20,147 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 19,811 miles

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

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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N40 LEG is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 23,961 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 N40 LEG, 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 27 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-9R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N40 LEG registered?

N40 LEG is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 21 May 1999.

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