MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,417 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Nearside Front Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)
Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))
Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Nearside Front Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Oil leak
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
gear change lever bent
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
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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P140 VTC is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 P140 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 P140 VTC registered?
P140 VTC is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 16 May 1997.
Is P140 VTC safe to buy?
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