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T159 SMR

1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,398 mi
Last recorded28,398 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R23,961 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT159 SMR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2014 28,398 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 28,179 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 27,877 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 27,420 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 26,644 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 25,154 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 25,154 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2006 23,407 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2006 23,407 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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T159 SMR is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T159 SMR, 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 T159 SMR registered?

T159 SMR is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 30 April 1999.

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