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T475 TNO

1997 Kawasaki ZX9R

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,880 mi
Last recorded20,880 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX9R24,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT475 TNO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 May 2009 20,880 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

bodywork damaged/repaired

offside footrest hanger/rear brake master cylinder bracket repaired

Pass 15 Oct 2007 17,374 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nail in front tyre

Nail in rear tyre

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

exhaust has temporary repaire on connection to downpipes

front tyre perished

gear linkage pivot worn

offside mirror mounting broken and mirror missing

tail fairing damaged

upper,middle and lower fairing on offside repaired

Fail 4 Oct 2007 17,343 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nail in front tyre

Nail in rear tyre

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

chain guard inner front mounting broken (secure)

drive chain dry

exhaust has temporary repaire on connection to downpipes

front tyre perished

gear linkage pivot worn

offside mirror mounting broken and mirror missing

tail fairing damaged

upper,middle and lower fairing on offside repaired

Pass 24 Jun 2006 15,891 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX9R?

Based on 4,749 MOT tests across 522 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
812
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
522
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 94
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 82
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 56
reflector on motorcycle missing 55
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 48
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T475 TNO is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX9R in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ZX9R models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 24,266 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 ZX9R fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T475 TNO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX9R typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Kawasaki ZX9R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T475 TNO is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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