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R896 KTC

1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

36,215 mi
Last recorded36,215 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R23,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR896 KTC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 36,215 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 36,034 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 34,502 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 34,138 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively swinging arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 33,790 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear rear shock has slight corrosion but not to excess

Pass 25 Jul 2020 32,998 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear rear shock has some corrosion but not to excess

Pass 28 May 2019 32,668 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 May 2019 32,668 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 31,427 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 30,946 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 30,173 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 90,055 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 88,067 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 82,256 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 61,640 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 May 2011 61,640 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 41,215 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 25,927 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 25,175 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 25,175 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 17,029 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-9R?

Based on 103,150 MOT tests across 8,856 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
814
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
8,856
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,678
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,258
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 987
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 760
reflector on motorcycle missing 722
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R896 KTC is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 23,961 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 ZX-9R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,678 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R896 KTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX-9R typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 27 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-9R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R896 KTC is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 19 August 1999.

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