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P244 HDP

1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

38,969 mi
Last recorded38,969 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R23,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP244 HDP
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 38,969 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 38,969 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 38,500 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 38,500 miles

Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 28,349 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 28,346 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 10,217 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 9,049 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 8,711 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 8,476 miles

Non standard exhaust fitted. (No markings)

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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P244 HDP is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P244 HDP, 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 P244 HDP registered?

P244 HDP is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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