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W209 WPO

2000 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,271 mi
Last recorded63,271 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ZX-9R21,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW209 WPO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 63,271 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 60,408 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 60,408 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 60,374 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 58,886 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 58,886 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working with front lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap ineffective would not open on precheck, oiled. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 58,641 miles

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced some led not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 58,641 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached plus lens broken (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Stop lamp not working with hand lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock master cylinder hitting frame. (2.1.4 (c))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced some led not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 56,543 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 56,543 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 55,184 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 54,311 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 54,167 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 47,920 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 43,662 miles

nail in rear tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2012 40,922 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 40,919 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 36,605 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 May 2010 28,906 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 10 May 2010 28,906 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 16,397 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 15,157 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 14,401 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 13,186 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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W209 WPO is a 2000 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W209 WPO, 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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What year was W209 WPO registered?

W209 WPO is a 2000 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 4 August 2000.

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