MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,314 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
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))
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
Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
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))
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is P162 GAW safe to buy?
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