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X583 OBA

2005 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,475 mi
Last recorded18,475 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ZX-9R16,991 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX583 OBA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 18,475 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 18,462 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2025 17,122 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2024 15,701 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 13,632 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 13,632 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front brake sticking slightly

righthand front indicator loose

Fail 20 May 2015 13,632 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front brake sticking slightly

righthand front indicator loose

Pass 11 Aug 2009 13,369 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

no number plate light

Pass 5 May 2007 12,683 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 10,911 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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X583 OBA is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki ZX-9R models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 16,991 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 X583 OBA, 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 21 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-9R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X583 OBA registered?

X583 OBA is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 7 January 2005.

Is X583 OBA safe to buy?

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