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P896 BLJ

1997 Kawasaki ZX9R

Green Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2023
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,465 mi
Last recorded23,465 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX9R24,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP896 BLJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc
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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 25 May 2022 23,465 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 22,395 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 22,338 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 21,581 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 18,591 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 18,575 miles

rear tyre wearing close to limit

slight exhaust blow

Pass 16 Apr 2011 18,001 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 16,803 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 15,933 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 14,468 miles

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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P896 BLJ is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX9R in Green with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ZX9R models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 24,266 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P896 BLJ, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki ZX9R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P896 BLJ registered?

P896 BLJ is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P896 BLJ safe to buy?

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