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R537 BRL

1997 Kawasaki ZX9R

Grey Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,134 mi
Last recorded43,134 miles
Recorded on23 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX9R24,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR537 BRL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2009 43,134 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 42,663 miles

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

front brake binding slightly

Fail 29 Nov 2007 42,660 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

rear caliper dust seal loose on piston

Pass 20 Oct 2006 40,872 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 40,633 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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R537 BRL is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX9R in Grey with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R537 BRL, 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 R537 BRL registered?

R537 BRL is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R537 BRL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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