MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,475 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Offside 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))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
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)
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)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
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)
Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
rear mudguard insecure
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
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-9R?
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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.
Is P238 KNA safe to buy?
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