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S214 ACT

1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

34,890 mi
Last recorded34,890 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R23,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS214 ACT
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 34,890 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 34,719 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Handlebar retaining device missing Clip on clamp bolt missing (2.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Fork yoke insecure Clamp bolt missing (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Handlebar retaining device missing Clip on clamp bolt missing (2.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Fork yoke insecure Clamp bolt missing (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Lower body fairing missing

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 30 May 2024 33,045 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 33,035 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 32,464 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside fork leg has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 May 2023 32,464 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2023 32,464 miles

Nearside Steering operation impeded by a fairing (2.1.4 (e))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fairing fixing damaged, fairing insecure

Pass 20 Jun 2022 28,892 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 27,901 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 27,648 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 25,954 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 25,954 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 25,162 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 24,461 miles

Rear rear tyre is getting close to legal limit

Fail 17 May 2016 24,461 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear rear tyre is getting close to legal limit

Pass 9 Aug 2012 24,273 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 24,273 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 23,949 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 23,749 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 23,749 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 23,294 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 22,362 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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S214 ACT is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S214 ACT, 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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S214 ACT is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 18 January 1999.

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