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N637 SBC

1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

26,344 mi
Last recorded26,344 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R24,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN637 SBC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 26,344 miles

Exhaust slightly loose rear (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil right fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

noise from front brakes

Fail 5 Jun 2023 26,338 miles

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

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust slightly loose rear (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil right fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

noise from front brakes

Pass 25 May 2022 23,980 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2022 23,970 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front 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))

Pass 21 May 2021 20,534 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 20,527 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements to small (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 19,737 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 18,917 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 18,368 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 17,809 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 17,719 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 13,213 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 13,140 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 13,137 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 13,068 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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N637 SBC is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N637 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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N637 SBC is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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