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P627 XPN

1997 Kawasaki ZX9R

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,180 mi
Last recorded35,180 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX9R24,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP627 XPN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 35,180 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has uneven wear across the tread (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive small play in sprocket carrier bearing (6.2.1e)

drive chain has tight link

engine oil level overfilled, level visible on sight glass when bike is on sidestand

Fail 25 Mar 2016 35,173 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded rear hugger insecure,not fixed on right side,and could get trapped. (6.2.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has uneven wear across the tread (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive small play in sprocket carrier bearing (6.2.1e)

drive chain excessively dry, lubrication required

engine oil level overfilled, level visible on sight glass when bike is on sidestand

Pass 10 Mar 2015 26,314 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 26,314 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 26,155 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 26,044 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 25,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 25,290 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 24,447 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 21,608 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 20,653 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 18,304 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX9R?

Based on 4,749 MOT tests across 522 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
812
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
522
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 94
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 82
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 56
reflector on motorcycle missing 55
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 48
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P627 XPN is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX9R in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ZX9R models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 24,266 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZX9R fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P627 XPN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX9R typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Kawasaki ZX9R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P627 XPN registered?

P627 XPN is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 17 March 1997.

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