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Y36 OTT

2001 Kawasaki ZX9R

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

126,387 mi
Last recorded126,387 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX9R23,250 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY36 OTT
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 126,387 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 120,599 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 113,917 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2022 107,507 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2022 107,507 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

oil leak

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 101,108 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 7 Sep 2021 100,668 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component has excessive wear or free play (5.3.3 (d))

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 16 Jun 2020 100,056 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 99,393 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 98,772 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 97,739 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 97,028 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 96,990 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 96,810 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 96,810 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 28 Dec 2013 96,580 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 71,098 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 48,491 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 30,994 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 30,994 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

gear change lever siezed

Pass 24 Mar 2009 30,259 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 30,259 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 24,539 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 15,431 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 15,431 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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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Y36 OTT is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX9R in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki ZX9R models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 23,250 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 Y36 OTT, 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 25 years old, this Kawasaki ZX9R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y36 OTT is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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