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T996 MVU

1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

22,592 mi
Last recorded22,592 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R23,961 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT996 MVU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 22,592 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

No lights fitted and the time of test, daylight hours use only.

Pass 11 Aug 2021 21,043 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 18,749 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 17,673 miles

Offside Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 16,084 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 16,084 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 15,995 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 15,211 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 14,943 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 14,943 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 13,497 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 13,425 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 10,559 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 May 2011 10,559 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2010 9,187 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 8,651 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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T996 MVU is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 T996 MVU, 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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What year was T996 MVU registered?

T996 MVU is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 6 August 1999.

Is T996 MVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T996 MVU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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