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R37 VOT

1997 Kawasaki ZX9

Red Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,354 mi
Last recorded61,354 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR37 VOT
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 61,354 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 60,088 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 60,088 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

advise front tyre flat

Pass 6 Aug 2013 60,040 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 58,633 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear number plate light not working

Fail 21 Oct 2011 58,609 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 54,647 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 54,647 miles

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

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 50,644 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 49,085 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2007 49,085 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 42,114 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX9?

Based on 1,322 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
693
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 19
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
reflector on motorcycle missing 12
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R37 VOT is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX9 in Red with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZX9 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R37 VOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX9 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Kawasaki ZX9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R37 VOT is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX9, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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