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N900 KGS

1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

21,995 mi
Last recorded21,995 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R23,961 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN900 KGS
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 21,995 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 21,282 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2024 21,264 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 20,756 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 20,133 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 20,122 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 19,762 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 19,762 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 17,922 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. N/S slight flat spot. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. N/S slight flat spot. (4.2.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 17,922 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. N/S slight flat spot. (4.2.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. N/S slight flat spot. (4.2.2)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 12,540 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 12,390 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 12,384 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2014 12,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 12,379 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 11,465 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 9,854 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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N900 KGS is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 23,961 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 N900 KGS, 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 27 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-9R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N900 KGS is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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