MOT Status
ValidMileage
43,288 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Anodized alloy banjo fittings are not recommended for road use.
Rear Anodized alloy banjo fittings are not recommended for road use.
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Brake performance not tested (3.3)
Nearside Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride broken adjuster bolt (6.2.1h)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)
Front Anodized alloy banjo fittings are not recommended for road use.
Rear Anodized alloy banjo fittings are not recommended for road use.
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Brake component has an inadequate repair front fluid reservoir pipe (3.1.5)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Nearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Nearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-9R?
Based on 103,150 MOT tests across 8,856 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R116 FMY is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
Across all 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 25,504 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 R116 FMY, 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 28 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-9R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R116 FMY registered?
R116 FMY is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 2 March 1998.
Is R116 FMY safe to buy?
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