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T939 ABL

1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

47,234 mi
Last recorded47,234 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R23,961 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT939 ABL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 47,234 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 44,442 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 41,971 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 40,556 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 40,553 miles

Rear Brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Aug 2022 40,513 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn warped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake disc fractured few small hairline cracks in disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower suspension bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 37,435 miles

Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 36,243 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 33,883 miles

long travel front brake lever

rear brake pads low

Pass 31 Mar 2014 32,064 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 32,057 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 31,708 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 31,180 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 31,176 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (3.2.B3a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 28,301 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 26,943 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2008 26,943 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 21,780 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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T939 ABL is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 T939 ABL, 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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T939 ABL is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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