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Y388 OFU

2001 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

22,653 mi
Last recorded22,653 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-9R19,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY388 OFU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 22,653 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 22,653 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 22,653 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 22,653 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 22,653 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 22,653 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 22,524 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 22,524 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 22,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 22,524 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 22,524 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 22,524 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 22,467 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 21,184 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 21,184 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 19,575 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 18,759 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 17,641 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 16,268 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 14,811 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 12,583 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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Y388 OFU is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki ZX-9R models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 19,393 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 Y388 OFU, 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 25 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-9R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y388 OFU registered?

Y388 OFU is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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