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P272 JNN

1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

16,029 mi
Last recorded16,029 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R23,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP272 JNN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 16,029 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2015 15,914 miles

Front offside lower brake caliper securing bolt has been fixed at the station with a TEMPORARY bolt (not correct spec.) This will need changing for correct bolt at the earliest opportunity. Not loose or insecure on test

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear brake caliper beginning to bind on floor test

Fail 21 Jun 2015 15,914 miles

Front offside lower brake caliper securing bolt has been fixed at the station with a TEMPORARY bolt (not correct spec.) This will need changing for correct bolt at the earliest opportunity. Not loose or insecure on test

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Offside Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear brake caliper beginning to bind on floor test

Pass 14 Jun 2014 15,581 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 14,956 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 14,956 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 16 Aug 2009 14,852 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 14,836 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2008 14,386 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 13,619 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 11,401 miles

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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P272 JNN is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P272 JNN, 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 P272 JNN registered?

P272 JNN is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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