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P275 FVO

1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

37,118 mi
Last recorded37,118 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R23,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP275 FVO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 37,118 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 37,118 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 36,879 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 33,898 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 30,972 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 30,962 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2015 30,804 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 30,649 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 30,013 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 29,396 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 28,185 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 28,184 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 26,357 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 25,289 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 23,758 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 23,758 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 25 May 2006 22,711 miles

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

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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P275 FVO is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P275 FVO, 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 P275 FVO registered?

P275 FVO is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 8 April 1997.

Is P275 FVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P275 FVO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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