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R22 LGS

1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

37,474 mi
Last recorded37,474 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R23,961 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR22 LGS
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 37,474 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2013 37,382 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 34,159 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 32,300 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension has been modified (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 31,718 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear suspension has been modified (2.4.A.2d)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 31,718 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear suspension has been modified (2.4.A.2d)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 27,317 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 27,317 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 24,501 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 21,079 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 20,273 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005 19,724 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2005 19,724 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-9R?

Based on 103,150 MOT tests across 8,856 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
814
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
8,856
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,678
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,258
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 987
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 760
reflector on motorcycle missing 722
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R22 LGS is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 23,961 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 R22 LGS, 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 27 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-9R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R22 LGS is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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