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N496 SDN

1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

20,112 mi
Last recorded20,112 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R24,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN496 SDN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2009 20,112 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 4 Sep 2009 20,077 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front Motorcycle structure excessively distorted (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 7 Jul 2009 20,062 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 169,398 miles

front wheel spindle pinch bolts not standard items and are slightly mishapen.Bike has had fairing removed and has non standaerd headlights fitted,also has non standard indicators

Fail 11 Jan 2008 16,930 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front suspension has a modification which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.3.8)

Offside Front suspension has a modification which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.3.8)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

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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N496 SDN is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 N496 SDN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N496 SDN registered?

N496 SDN is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 12 June 1996.

Is N496 SDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N496 SDN shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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