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N626 XKJ

1995 Kawasaki ZX9R

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

42,605 mi
Last recorded42,605 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki ZX9R30,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN626 XKJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 42,605 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 40,972 miles

Front brake fluid level low

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear rear seat not fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Mar 2024 40,972 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock front brake pipes contacting dash (2.1.4 (a))

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

Front brake fluid level low

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 39,514 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

crash damaged.

no pillion footrests fitted-hand hold attached to pillion seat!

number-plate light emitting red light!

pass-light inop.

Fail 7 Mar 2023 39,514 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

crash damaged.

no pillion footrests fitted-hand hold attached to pillion seat!

number-plate light emitting red light!

pass-light inop.

Pass 8 Mar 2022 37,410 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 37,201 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 36,869 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 36,844 miles

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 36,427 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 36,393 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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 26 Mar 2018 35,686 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 35,253 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 34,903 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 34,038 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 31,476 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 29,192 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 28,036 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 28,022 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 27,116 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 25,133 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 25,133 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2008 23,451 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 23,451 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 21,125 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 19,142 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX9R?

Based on 4,749 MOT tests across 522 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
812
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
522
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 94
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 82
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 56
reflector on motorcycle missing 55
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 48
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N626 XKJ is a 1995 Kawasaki ZX9R in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1995 Kawasaki ZX9R models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 30,999 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 ZX9R fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N626 XKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX9R typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 31 years old, this Kawasaki ZX9R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N626 XKJ is a 1995 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 3 August 1995.

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