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N850 PUV

1996 Kawasaki ZX9

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

41,746 mi
Last recorded41,746 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZX927,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN850 PUV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 41,746 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 39,951 miles

Offside Front fork misting oil

Pass 25 May 2023 39,458 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 38,136 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 38,082 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside and offside fork dust seal perished

Pass 18 Apr 2019 36,411 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 36,411 miles

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

front tyre valve perished

Pass 2 Nov 2017 34,972 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 34,873 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 29,650 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 25,595 miles

Front brakes showing early signs of binding

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 25,199 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 22,365 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 18,236 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 18,196 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 17,908 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 17,235 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 15,681 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX9?

Based on 1,322 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
693
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 19
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
reflector on motorcycle missing 12
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N850 PUV is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX9 in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki ZX9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 27,906 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZX9 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N850 PUV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX9 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Kawasaki ZX9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N850 PUV registered?

N850 PUV is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX9, first registered on 28 May 1996.

Is N850 PUV safe to buy?

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