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P140 VTC

1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,417 mi
Last recorded48,417 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R23,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP140 VTC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 48,417 miles

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))

Fail 29 Jun 2011 48,417 miles

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)

Fail 18 Jun 2011 48,232 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 43,195 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 40,685 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 40,685 miles

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)

Fail 13 Jun 2009 40,376 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 38,553 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jun 2007 35,907 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 33,344 miles

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.

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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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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P140 VTC is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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