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T53 BGX

1999 Kawasaki ZX9R

Green Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

42,200 mi
Last recorded42,200 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZX9R26,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT53 BGX
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 42,200 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 42,200 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Horn noise is dull.

Radiator so heavily corroded - starting to show signs of coolant leaking.

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

number plate light missing.

Pass 19 Jan 2016 42,019 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 40,408 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

chain/sprockets worn

Pass 12 Feb 2014 36,115 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 35,706 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake lever is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Brake performance not tested (3.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2012 35,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2011 34,833 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 33,857 miles

front brake discs worn.

Pass 22 Oct 2009 30,082 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 22,252 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 16,164 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 8,299 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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T53 BGX is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX9R in Green with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 T53 BGX, 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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What year was T53 BGX registered?

T53 BGX is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 24 March 1999.

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