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V580 LJB

2000 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,140 mi
Last recorded24,140 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ZX-9R21,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV580 LJB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 24,140 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 24,140 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 22,159 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 21,144 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 21,141 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear brake pads deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2013 20,725 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 19,680 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2012 19,673 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 19,232 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 18,010 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 17,981 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 15,353 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 15,350 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 Apr 2008 14,168 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 13,321 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 13,321 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 10,623 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 8,602 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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V580 LJB is a 2000 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V580 LJB, 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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V580 LJB is a 2000 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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