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P238 KNA

1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

34,475 mi
Last recorded34,475 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R23,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP238 KNA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 34,475 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 33,759 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 33,759 miles

Central Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 32,994 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 32,994 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 32,558 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 31,042 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 29,081 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 26 May 2015 29,081 miles

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

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 27,402 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 27,388 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 26,265 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 26,265 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 24,100 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 24,100 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 23,718 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 23,478 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

rear mudguard insecure

Fail 7 Aug 2009 23,475 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

rear mudguard insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2008 23,039 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 21,882 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 21,837 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 20,371 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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P238 KNA is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 P238 KNA, 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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P238 KNA is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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