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Y201 VHL

2001 Kawasaki ZX9

Green Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

21,984 mi
Last recorded21,984 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX919,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY201 VHL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 21,984 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 21,556 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 20,684 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 19,950 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 19,359 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 17,881 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 15,096 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front head lamp deflector fitted

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front head lamp deflector fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2017 12,507 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 9,480 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 9,472 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 9,249 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 8,553 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 8,050 miles

rear brake fluid level on minimum

Fail 13 Mar 2012 8,039 miles

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

rear brake fluid level on minimum

Pass 22 Mar 2011 7,161 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 6,274 miles

oil filter corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2009 5,358 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 4,923 miles

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

front brake pads deteriorating

Pass 11 Jan 2008 4,923 miles

front brake pads deteriorating

Pass 16 Jan 2007 4,401 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX9?

Based on 1,322 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
693
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 19
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
reflector on motorcycle missing 12
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Y201 VHL is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX9 in Green with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki ZX9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 19,950 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZX9 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y201 VHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX9 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Kawasaki ZX9 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y201 VHL registered?

Y201 VHL is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX9, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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