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W59 OTS

2000 Kawasaki ZX9R

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

44,997 mi
Last recorded44,997 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ZX9R29,228 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW59 OTS
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 44,997 miles

registration plate poorly mounted

Fail 23 Aug 2018 44,941 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black and white only allowed before 1 january 1977 (0.1 (d))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock trapping wiring before left hand lock (2.1.4 (c))

main and dip beam wrongly connected

Pass 4 Aug 2017 43,477 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 43,477 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 42,121 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 41,042 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 39,748 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front brakes slightly binding

o/s indicator flashing at wrong speed

Pass 4 Jul 2013 39,009 miles

Drive chain dry

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front brake resevoir locking clip missing

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2013 38,985 miles

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain dry

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Front brake resevoir locking clip missing

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2012 30,121 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 30,112 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 28,945 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 28,159 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 27,131 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 26,822 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 26,812 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2007 25,431 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 24,328 miles
Pass 6 May 2005 21,462 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX9R?

Based on 4,749 MOT tests across 522 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
812
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
522
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 94
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 82
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 56
reflector on motorcycle missing 55
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 48
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W59 OTS is a 2000 Kawasaki ZX9R in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2000 Kawasaki ZX9R models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 29,228 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 ZX9R fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W59 OTS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX9R typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 26 years old, this Kawasaki ZX9R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W59 OTS is a 2000 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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