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R230 NFR

1997 Kawasaki ZX9R

Green Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

31,120 mi
Last recorded31,120 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX9R24,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR230 NFR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 31,120 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 30,915 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 30,595 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 30,573 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 29,989 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2018 29,989 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 29,955 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2015 28,188 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 28,188 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 26,591 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 25,614 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 25,614 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 22,008 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 22,007 miles

Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

advise front wheel stiff to turn by hand! advise further inspection!

Pass 13 Oct 2006 21,722 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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R230 NFR is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX9R in Green with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R230 NFR, 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.

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What year was R230 NFR registered?

R230 NFR is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 2 September 1997.

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