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P273 EOK

1996 Kawasaki ZX9R

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

36,198 mi
Last recorded36,198 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZX9R23,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP273 EOK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 36,198 miles

clutch fluid leaking from engine casing

Fail 4 Apr 2017 36,198 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

clutch fluid leaking from engine casing

Pass 2 Apr 2016 35,438 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 34,533 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 32,649 miles

rear tyre worn low close to limit

slight bind front wheel

Pass 9 Jul 2012 31,528 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 31,525 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 29,881 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 29,878 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 29,610 miles

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

front shocks weak

indecators flash fast

Fail 8 Apr 2010 29,610 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle deteriorated and function impaired (1.4.2a)

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

front shocks weak

indecators flash fast

Pass 23 Feb 2009 28,389 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 27,129 miles

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

front brake binding slightly

nearside foot peg slightly loose

Pass 22 Feb 2007 24,492 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 23,265 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX9R?

Based on 4,749 MOT tests across 522 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
812
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
522
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 94
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 82
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 56
reflector on motorcycle missing 55
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 48
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P273 EOK is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX9R in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki ZX9R models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 23,174 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 ZX9R fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P273 EOK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX9R typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Kawasaki ZX9R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P273 EOK registered?

P273 EOK is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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