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P292 FVO

1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,224 mi
Last recorded37,224 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R23,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP292 FVO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 37,224 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 May 2019 37,185 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 36,988 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 36,988 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 36,938 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 36,836 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 36,648 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 36,648 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 36,469 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 36,144 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 36,144 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 35,707 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 35,690 miles

Rear Brake cylinder severely corroded (3.2.B1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 34,961 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 32,375 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 May 2006 28,313 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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P292 FVO is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P292 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 P292 FVO registered?

P292 FVO is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P292 FVO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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