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P214 WVL

1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,004 mi
Last recorded31,004 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R23,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP214 WVL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2011 31,004 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 28,221 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 28,021 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 28,021 miles

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 27,963 miles

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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P214 WVL is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P214 WVL, 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 P214 WVL?

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What year was P214 WVL registered?

P214 WVL is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P214 WVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P214 WVL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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