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P162 GAW

1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,314 mi
Last recorded51,314 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R23,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP162 GAW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 51,314 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 51,314 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 51,299 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear brake binding slightly

Throttle stiff and slow to return

Pass 4 May 2010 49,846 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 49,846 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 47,991 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 47,968 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Fail 11 Apr 2009 47,932 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 44,692 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 44,524 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 41,802 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 35,478 miles

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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P162 GAW is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P162 GAW, 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 P162 GAW registered?

P162 GAW is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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