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P282 MKO

1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

39,605 mi
Last recorded39,605 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R23,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP282 MKO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 39,605 miles

Rear Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 37,947 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 35,801 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 34,714 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 33,382 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 33,376 miles

Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2020 31,884 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 31,884 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 30,165 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 28,192 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Inner Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 26,520 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 26,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 24,411 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

chain has tight spots

Fail 14 Jan 2016 24,411 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

chain has tight spots

Pass 24 Oct 2015 23,790 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 21,654 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 18,561 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 17,448 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 12,841 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 12,841 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 6,307 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 5,887 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 4,096 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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P282 MKO is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 P282 MKO, 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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P282 MKO is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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