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S93 BBV

1999 Kawasaki ZX9

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

69,302 mi
Last recorded69,302 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZX931,167 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS93 BBV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 69,302 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 68,028 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 13 Oct 2017 65,309 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 64,641 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2016 64,641 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2016 64,631 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on side (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Chain guard missing ()

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 57,565 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. ding in wheel rim (4.2.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

chain guard missing

Fail 5 Aug 2015 57,565 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. ding in wheel rim (4.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

chain guard missing

Pass 6 Aug 2014 51,273 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 23 Jul 2014 51,273 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 Apr 2013 46,824 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 46,824 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 32,685 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 29,317 miles

rear suspension linkage creaking slightly but not stiff.

Pass 26 Mar 2010 26,286 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 22,815 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 19,990 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 15,364 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX9?

Based on 1,322 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
693
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 19
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
reflector on motorcycle missing 12
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S93 BBV is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX9 in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki ZX9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 31,167 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 ZX9 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S93 BBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX9 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 27 years old, this Kawasaki ZX9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S93 BBV is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX9, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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