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N918 XRA

1996 Kawasaki ZX9R

Gold Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,344 mi
Last recorded46,344 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZX9R23,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN918 XRA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 46,344 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 46,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 43,529 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 40,830 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 40,814 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 40,042 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 37,958 miles

Front tyre valve damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2017 35,775 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 34,927 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 34,349 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 30,553 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 29,459 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 26,527 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

rear tyre repaired

Fail 24 Aug 2011 26,502 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

rear brake pad has worn off centre and does not have full contact with disc .it is a full effective brake ,but would like pads changed

Fail 28 Jul 2011 26,496 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

repair noted in rear tyre

Fail 19 Jul 2011 26,489 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

repair noted in rear tyre

Pass 22 May 2009 24,419 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Nearside Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 29 May 2008 23,690 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 23,690 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

number plate lamp inoperative

Pass 1 Jun 2007 23,022 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 21,839 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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N918 XRA is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX9R in Gold with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki ZX9R models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 23,174 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 N918 XRA, 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 30 years old, this Kawasaki ZX9R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N918 XRA is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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