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Y81 NLE

2001 Kawasaki ZX900-E1

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

12,417 mi
Last recorded12,417 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX900-E116,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY81 NLE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX900-E1
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 12,417 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 9,064 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 7,129 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 7,129 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2014 6,896 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 6,877 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 6,411 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 6,411 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 6,025 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 6,025 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX900-E1?

Based on 1,484 MOT tests across 213 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
709
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 18
reflector on motorcycle missing 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 10
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Y81 NLE is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX900-E1 in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki ZX900-E1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 16,879 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 ZX900-E1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y81 NLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX900-E1 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Kawasaki ZX900-E1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y81 NLE?

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What year was Y81 NLE registered?

Y81 NLE is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX900-E1, first registered on 14 March 2001.

Is Y81 NLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y81 NLE shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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