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R219 VUX

2000 Kawasaki ZX9R

Blue Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

31,242 mi
Last recorded31,242 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ZX9R29,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR219 VUX
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 31,242 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 31,201 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 31,139 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 31,048 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 30,959 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 30,887 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 30,830 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 30,806 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 30,806 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 29 May 2018 30,750 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2017 30,640 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 30,559 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 30,528 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 9 May 2014 30,367 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 9 May 2014 30,367 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 30,228 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 29,628 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2012 29,628 miles

Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 28,576 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2011 28,576 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2010 25,584 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 22,393 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2009 22,393 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 24 May 2008 15,779 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 15,749 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2007 53,240 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 53,240 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 May 2006 44,745 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 44,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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R219 VUX is a 2000 Kawasaki ZX9R in Blue with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2000 Kawasaki ZX9R models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 29,228 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 R219 VUX, 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 26 years old, this Kawasaki ZX9R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R219 VUX registered?

R219 VUX is a 2000 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 9 February 2000.

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