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R513 LLJ

1997 Kawasaki ZX9R

Green Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

16,225 mi
Last recorded16,225 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX9R24,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR513 LLJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 16,225 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 15,183 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 13,753 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 12,618 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 9,650 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 8,232 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 6,975 miles

Exhaust noisy silencer requires a baffle (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2019 6,975 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy silencer requires a baffle (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 May 2018 6,324 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 6,324 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 May 2017 4,704 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 4,704 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 12 May 2016 2,239 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 2,070 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 2,054 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 610 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 450 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 93 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 24,385 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 23,553 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 23,220 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 21,434 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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R513 LLJ is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX9R in Green with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R513 LLJ, 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 R513 LLJ registered?

R513 LLJ is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is R513 LLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R513 LLJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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