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P257 PPO

1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

18,065 mi
Last recorded18,065 miles
Recorded on9 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R23,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP257 PPO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 May 2015 18,065 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 May 2015 18,065 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 17,240 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

advise horn deteriorated , tax holder fixing cracked/ inscure

Fail 23 May 2013 17,240 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on sidecar does not face squarely to the rear (1.4.1)

advise horn deteriorated , tax holder fixing cracked/ inscure

Pass 15 May 2012 16,693 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 14,566 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 13,641 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 10 Apr 2010 13,641 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 9 May 2007 13,430 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 13,425 miles

Centre Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 10,669 miles

dust seal on rear caliper out of groove

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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P257 PPO is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P257 PPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P257 PPO registered?

P257 PPO is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 3 February 1997.

Is P257 PPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P257 PPO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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