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P103 ORV

1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,895 mi
Last recorded18,895 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R23,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 ORV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 18,895 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 17,941 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2007 17,906 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

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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P103 ORV is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 23,876 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 P103 ORV, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-9R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P103 ORV?

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What year was P103 ORV registered?

P103 ORV is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is P103 ORV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P103 ORV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P103 ORV have outstanding finance?

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