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P107 YFW

1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

2,641 mi
Last recorded2,641 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R23,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP107 YFW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 2,641 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 25,289 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 25,281 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 24,044 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 24,042 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 22,993 miles

rear brake disc lightly scored

Fail 2 Sep 2011 22,993 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

rear brake disc lightly scored

Pass 1 Jun 2010 18,942 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 26 May 2010 18,878 miles

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

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 May 2009 15,939 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 15,629 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 14,420 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 12,350 miles

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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P107 YFW is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P107 YFW, 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.

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P107 YFW is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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