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N534 DKU

1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

22,558 mi
Last recorded22,558 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R24,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN534 DKU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 22,558 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 22,546 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 17,391 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are tight but not considered excessive (2.3.5b)

Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 17,391 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Front wheel bearings are tight but not considered excessive (2.3.5b)

Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 17,391 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively tight (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 17,067 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 16,103 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 14,025 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2012 14,025 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 12,011 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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N534 DKU is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N534 DKU, 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 N534 DKU registered?

N534 DKU is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 12 April 1996.

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