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T482 NBV

1999 Kawasaki ZX9R

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

71,239 mi
Last recorded71,239 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZX9R26,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT482 NBV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 71,239 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 71,128 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 63,913 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 63,913 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 57,249 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 55,781 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 55,781 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 54,012 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 54,012 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 45,514 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 13,610 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 39,955 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 39,955 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 28,078 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 27,511 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 27,148 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 27,148 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 26,200 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder has a slightly worn master cylinder pivot. (3.2.B5)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 24,945 miles

1 of 2 rear lamp bulbs not working

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

oil on rear tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2011 22,498 miles

1 of 2 rear light bulbs not working

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 22,498 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

1 of 2 rear light bulbs not working

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 18,470 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2009 16,636 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 15,068 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 13,647 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 13,055 miles

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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T482 NBV is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX9R in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki ZX9R models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 26,447 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 T482 NBV, 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 27 years old, this Kawasaki ZX9R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T482 NBV is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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