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T318 RJL

1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,259 mi
Last recorded28,259 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R23,961 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT318 RJL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 28,259 miles

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

rear number plate slightly reduced in size

Pass 14 May 2021 27,911 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 26,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 26,697 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 26,483 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 26,256 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

rear brake caliper dust seal failed

Pass 19 Aug 2014 26,256 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear brake caliper dust seal failed

Pass 5 Aug 2011 25,966 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 24,843 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 24,127 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 24,084 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 23,194 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 21,404 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 16,964 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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T318 RJL is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T318 RJL, 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 T318 RJL registered?

T318 RJL is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 25 March 1999.

Is T318 RJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T318 RJL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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