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P93 MBF

1996 Kawasaki ZX9R

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

20,909 mi
Last recorded20,909 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZX9R23,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP93 MBF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 20,909 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 19,520 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2014 19,514 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

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

running on 3 cylinders

Pass 8 Sep 2012 19,318 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 18,673 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 18,645 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 15,287 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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P93 MBF is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX9R in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki ZX9R models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 23,174 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 P93 MBF, 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 30 years old, this Kawasaki ZX9R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P93 MBF is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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