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P181 WOU

1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

28,806 mi
Last recorded28,806 miles
Recorded on22 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R23,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP181 WOU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2008 28,806 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 May 2008 28,776 miles

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

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

drive chain link fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2007 28,759 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

surface corrosion on drive chain

Fail 16 Jun 2007 28,759 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

surface corrosion on drive chain

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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P181 WOU is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P181 WOU, 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 P181 WOU registered?

P181 WOU is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 16 April 1997.

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