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P291 FVO

1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

27,178 mi
Last recorded27,178 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R23,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP291 FVO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 27,178 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 27,125 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 27,125 miles

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 20 May 2016 27,088 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 27,088 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 26,606 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 26,606 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 26,309 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 25,876 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 25,105 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 22,118 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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P291 FVO is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Black 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 P291 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 P291 FVO registered?

P291 FVO is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 17 March 1997.

Is P291 FVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P291 FVO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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