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P26 YFE

1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

53,816 mi
Last recorded53,816 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R23,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP26 YFE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 53,816 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2020 53,816 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 51,896 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 51,441 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 48,928 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 44,857 miles
Pass 17 May 2015 43,446 miles
Pass 31 May 2010 42,297 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 41,525 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 40,295 miles

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

handle bar lever doesn't have much reserve travel recomend looking in to brakes

Fail 12 Jun 2008 40,293 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

handle bar lever doesn't have much reserve travel recomend looking in to brakes

Pass 5 Jun 2007 36,598 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 34,984 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 34,967 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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P26 YFE 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 78.6%.

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 P26 YFE, 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 P26 YFE registered?

P26 YFE is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 4 June 1997.

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