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S149 AMW

1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

37,076 mi
Last recorded37,076 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R23,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS149 AMW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 37,076 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 36,866 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 36,581 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 36,057 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 35,720 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 35,017 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 35,017 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 34,458 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 34,222 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 32,314 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 31,952 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 Sep 2014 31,952 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 May 2013 30,464 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 29,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 27,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Mar 2010 25,956 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 23,050 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 20,395 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 19,005 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 15,678 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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S149 AMW is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S149 AMW, 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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What year was S149 AMW registered?

S149 AMW is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 22 January 1999.

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