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V491 TJO

2000 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,770 mi
Last recorded45,770 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ZX-9R21,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV491 TJO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 45,770 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 45,319 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 45,309 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 44,953 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 44,953 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 44,086 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 41,845 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 41,791 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2020 41,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 39,827 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 34,896 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 May 2015 23,259 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 May 2014 22,265 miles

front tyre low

slight drag at front brakes

Pass 26 May 2012 22,211 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 21,784 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 20,357 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 17,247 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 17,092 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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V491 TJO is a 2000 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2000 Kawasaki ZX-9R models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 21,726 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 V491 TJO, 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 26 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-9R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V491 TJO is a 2000 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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