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P108 LYD

1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,677 mi
Last recorded43,677 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R23,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP108 LYD
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 43,677 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 43,453 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 42,945 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 41,904 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 41,904 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 40,897 miles

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

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

advise, no baffle fitted to end silencer, but not stamped not for road use.

advise, rear number plate light holder missing.

advise, slight engine oil leak evident.

Fail 22 Jul 2011 40,832 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

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

advise, no baffle fitted to end silencer, but not stamped up for not for road use.

Pass 24 Jul 2010 40,069 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 36,917 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 9 Jan 2009 36,917 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 36,299 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 36,299 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 36,127 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2005 34,377 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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P108 LYD is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P108 LYD, 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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What year was P108 LYD registered?

P108 LYD is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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