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T948 SPT

1999 Kawasaki ZX9R

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

30,406 mi
Last recorded30,406 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZX9R26,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT948 SPT
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 30,406 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 30,310 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 30,157 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 30,122 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 29,745 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 29,523 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 29,332 miles

Clutch lever bracket cracked and lever insecure.

Fail 6 Aug 2019 29,330 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake caliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Clutch lever bracket cracked and lever insecure.

Fail 4 Apr 2019 29,329 miles

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

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 28,569 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 26,356 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear Upper Exhaust slightly deteriorated repair cracked at joint and blowing (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 26,356 miles

Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing one insecure and one missing (3.2.A1j)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear Upper Exhaust slightly deteriorated repair cracked at joint and blowing (7.1.1a)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 24,957 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 24,040 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 22,724 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 21,126 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 18,367 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 16,251 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)

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

number plate slightly deteriorated

rear brake slight bind

Fail 25 Jan 2010 16,251 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)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

number plate slightly deteriorated

rear brake slight bind

Pass 6 Jun 2008 11,601 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 7,989 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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T948 SPT is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX9R in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 T948 SPT, 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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T948 SPT is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 29 July 1999.

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