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P246 HAW

1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

20,229 mi
Last recorded20,229 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R23,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP246 HAW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 20,229 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

Long car type valve fitted to front wheel

Pass 13 Apr 2018 19,787 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 19,764 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 19,603 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2013 18,566 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

slight bind when lifted on front brake

Fail 23 May 2013 18,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Apr 2012 18,418 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Apr 2011 15,620 miles

Outer Front Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 14,765 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 14,765 miles

Centre Front Upper Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Aug 2008 13,960 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 13,475 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 12,831 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 12,831 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

O/S/F FOOTREST HANGER CRACKED SLIGHTLY.

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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P246 HAW is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P246 HAW, 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 P246 HAW registered?

P246 HAW is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 11 July 1997.

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