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N986 GRV

1996 Kawasaki ZX9R

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,996 mi
Last recorded23,996 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZX9R23,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN986 GRV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 23,996 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 23,839 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))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 23,548 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2021 23,537 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 23,526 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 23,526 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 21,747 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 21,367 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 21,339 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 19,909 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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N986 GRV is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX9R in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N986 GRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N986 GRV registered?

N986 GRV is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 4 May 1996.

Is N986 GRV safe to buy?

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