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P170 GAW

1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,971 mi
Last recorded16,971 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R23,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP170 GAW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 16,971 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

speedo drive cable

Pass 7 Feb 2013 16,784 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

front tyre uneven ware

Pass 17 Sep 2009 16,477 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 16,466 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Oct 2007 16,432 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 16,163 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2005 15,810 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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P170 GAW is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P170 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P170 GAW?

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What year was P170 GAW registered?

P170 GAW is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 9 April 1997.

Is P170 GAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P170 GAW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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