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S164 KTF

1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

25,582 mi
Last recorded25,582 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R23,961 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS164 KTF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 25,582 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 25,582 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 24,648 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 24,317 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 24,302 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 24,285 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre cut in tread

Pass 25 Jun 2018 23,781 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 23,521 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 23,316 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 23,062 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 22,740 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 22,360 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 22,101 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 21,606 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 21,017 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 19,514 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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S164 KTF is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S164 KTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S164 KTF registered?

S164 KTF is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 5 February 1999.

Is S164 KTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S164 KTF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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