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N447 APY

1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

16,749 mi
Last recorded16,749 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R24,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN447 APY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 16,749 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 10,860 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 10,860 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 6,257 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 15,272 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 4,780 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 40 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 40 miles

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 12,294 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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N447 APY is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 N447 APY, 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 N447 APY registered?

N447 APY is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 15 April 1996.

Is N447 APY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N447 APY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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