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R244 LUG

1997 Kawasaki ZX9R

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

33,724 mi
Last recorded33,724 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX9R24,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR244 LUG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2014 33,724 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 31,212 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 31,207 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 30,214 miles

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 28,813 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2011 28,813 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 27,350 miles

FRONT BRAKE BINDING ON.

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 27,350 miles

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

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 26,317 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 21,251 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 19,624 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2007 19,624 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 17,135 miles

Front 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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R244 LUG is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX9R in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R244 LUG, 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 R244 LUG registered?

R244 LUG is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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