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P114 SAH

1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,546 mi
Last recorded38,546 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R23,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP114 SAH
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 38,546 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 32,342 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 32,263 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 32,239 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 30,901 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 28,064 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 27,442 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 27,442 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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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P114 SAH is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P114 SAH, 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

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What year was P114 SAH registered?

P114 SAH is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 21 April 1997.

Is P114 SAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P114 SAH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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