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P966 KOL

1997 Kawasaki ZX9R

Purple Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,397 mi
Last recorded32,397 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2007
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX9R24,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP966 KOL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2007 32,397 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 31,357 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 31,357 miles

Rear Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

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

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

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

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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P966 KOL is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX9R in Purple with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P966 KOL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P966 KOL registered?

P966 KOL is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P966 KOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P966 KOL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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