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N614 SBC

1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,691 mi
Last recorded22,691 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R24,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN614 SBC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2011 22,691 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 22,691 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 19,799 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 8 Oct 2010 19,799 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 11 Sep 2010 19,710 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 18,327 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 18,323 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 17,821 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 16,872 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 16,871 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 16,022 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2006 16,021 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

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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N614 SBC is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N614 SBC, 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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N614 SBC is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 21 May 1996.

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