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VN59 UTJ

2009 Kawasaki ZZR1400

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,954 mi
Last recorded33,954 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Kawasaki ZZR140017,153 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 UTJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR1400
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 33,954 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2026 33,954 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2025 32,063 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 32,063 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 30,731 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 29,473 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 28,433 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 28,433 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2021 27,802 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 27,514 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 26,440 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 24,626 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 22,919 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 22,691 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play up and down (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 Nov 2015 21,130 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 18,808 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 16,154 miles

number plate light inop

Pass 24 Oct 2012 11,611 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZZR1400?

Based on 6,313 MOT tests across 542 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
1,178
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 52
Headlamp aim too low 20
wheel bearings have excessive free play 12
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 12
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 11
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VN59 UTJ is a 2009 Kawasaki ZZR1400 in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Kawasaki ZZR1400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 17,153 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 ZZR1400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN59 UTJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZZR1400 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR1400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VN59 UTJ registered?

VN59 UTJ is a 2009 Kawasaki ZZR1400, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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