MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,343 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Oil leak
Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front brake lever long travel
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front brake lever long travel
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-9R?
Based on 103,150 MOT tests across 8,856 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P137 VTC is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 P137 VTC, 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 P137 VTC registered?
P137 VTC is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 13 May 1997.
Is P137 VTC safe to buy?
The MOT history for P137 VTC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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