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P859 XFV

1997 Kawasaki ZX9R

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

19,907 mi
Last recorded19,907 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX9R24,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP859 XFV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 19,907 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 19,823 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 19,822 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 27 May 2010 19,720 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Pass 27 May 2010 19,720 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 19,605 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Offside Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 19,605 miles

Offside Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 19,243 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 19,034 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 18,864 miles

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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P859 XFV is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX9R in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P859 XFV, 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 P859 XFV registered?

P859 XFV is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P859 XFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P859 XFV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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