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N595 VFJ

1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

37,403 mi
Last recorded37,403 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R24,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN595 VFJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 37,403 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 36,909 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 36,696 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 36,232 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 35,884 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 35,094 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 34,723 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 34,723 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 14 May 2009 33,534 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 32,939 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 32,939 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2007 31,620 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 31,620 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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N595 VFJ is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N595 VFJ, 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 N595 VFJ registered?

N595 VFJ is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 25 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N595 VFJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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