MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,215 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
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))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear rear shock has slight corrosion but not to excess
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear rear shock has some corrosion but not to excess
Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
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))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
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)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-9R?
Based on 103,150 MOT tests across 8,856 vehicles.
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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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