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N449 GKH

1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,051 mi
Last recorded49,051 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R24,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN449 GKH
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 49,051 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Has tight spots around its circumference. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 49,040 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 49,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 49,030 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Rear suspension arm has slight movement in bearing/bush! (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged In early stages of perishing/cracking! (4.1.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 49,022 miles

Brake disc(s) has slight run out rear disc has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Brake disc(s) has slight run out rear roller brake test shows fluctuation of brake effort (3.2.A1m)

Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted front brake roller test shows slight fluctuation in brake effort (3.2.A1m)

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted front brake discs slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated exhaust slightly deteriorated and silencer loose on main exhaust pipe (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 48,946 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 48,946 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 48,796 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 40,365 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 33,001 miles

front brake slightly spongy

Pass 4 Oct 2010 25,021 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 19,247 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 18,550 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 18,530 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 13,875 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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N449 GKH is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N449 GKH, 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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N449 GKH is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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