CarVerify

Free Car Check

T272 SSC

1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Red Petrol 899cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,979 mi
Last recorded49,979 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R23,961 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationT272 SSC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc
View full Kawasaki ZX-9R reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 49,979 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 49,979 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 49,979 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 47,608 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 47,608 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 46,422 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 44,025 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 41,157 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 40,697 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 39,346 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 37,570 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 35,056 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 32,424 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 30,007 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 30,007 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 29,655 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 28,606 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 28,044 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
Full Kawasaki ZX-9R reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

T272 SSC is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 T272 SSC, 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

How do I check the history of T272 SSC?

You can check the full history of T272 SSC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was T272 SSC registered?

T272 SSC is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 26 March 1999.

Is T272 SSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T272 SSC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T272 SSC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on T272 SSC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.