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Y31 SLY

2009 Kawasaki Zzr

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,440 mi
Last recorded17,440 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Kawasaki Zzr16,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY31 SLY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZzr
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 17,440 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 15,628 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 24,824 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 24,812 miles

Stop lamp not working Stop lamp not working when front brake applied (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 15,208 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 24,319 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 24,205 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 23,782 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 23,781 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front pads worn out (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2016 22,865 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 12,909 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2014 12,106 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 18,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 11,108 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zzr?

Based on 6,151 MOT tests across 615 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
813
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
615
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 115
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 90
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 87
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 74
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 54
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Y31 SLY is a 2009 Kawasaki Zzr in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2009 Kawasaki Zzr models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.2% with a typical mileage of 16,596 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 Zzr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y31 SLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zzr typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 17 years old, this Kawasaki Zzr is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y31 SLY registered?

Y31 SLY is a 2009 Kawasaki Zzr, first registered on 8 January 2009.

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