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R796 MNN

1997 Kawasaki ZX9R

Green Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

31,545 mi
Last recorded31,545 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX9R24,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR796 MNN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 31,545 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 31,533 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 27,258 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 27,258 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 24,272 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 24,272 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 20,362 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 20,350 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 19,156 miles

n/s gear selctor mount broken

Pass 19 Jun 2009 18,281 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 15,629 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 May 2007 15,212 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 13,033 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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R796 MNN is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX9R in Green with a 898cc 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 R796 MNN, 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 R796 MNN registered?

R796 MNN is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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