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P234 UNH

1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,840 mi
Last recorded17,840 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R23,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP234 UNH
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 17,840 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 15,797 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 14,616 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 14,321 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 14,310 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 13,484 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2012 12,003 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 19 May 2012 12,003 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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P234 UNH is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P234 UNH, 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 P234 UNH registered?

P234 UNH is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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