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P312 UFR

1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

29,717 mi
Last recorded29,717 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R23,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP312 UFR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 29,717 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 29,579 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 29,178 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil FORK (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil FORK (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 28,718 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust noisy

Pass 7 Apr 2017 28,371 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 28,008 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 27,654 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 27,140 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 27,140 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 26,087 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

front brake discs incorrectly fitted

number plate becoming deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2010 24,842 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Side stand switch insecure.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 22,996 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 22,996 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 19,130 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 19,130 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 15,826 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 15,809 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Offside Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Pass 20 May 2006 12,916 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 12,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

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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P312 UFR is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 P312 UFR, 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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P312 UFR is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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