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S208 MFC

1999 Kawasaki ZX9

Blue Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,509 mi
Last recorded55,509 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZX931,167 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS208 MFC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 55,509 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fairing slightly cracked

Front brake needs bleeding up

Fail 10 Jun 2016 55,457 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 52,157 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 49,818 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 49,818 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 46,615 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 43,379 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

front side lamp wires missing

Pass 25 Jul 2009 40,980 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 40,908 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 40,075 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 40,029 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX9?

Based on 1,322 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
693
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 19
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
reflector on motorcycle missing 12
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S208 MFC is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX9 in Blue with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki ZX9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 31,167 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZX9 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S208 MFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX9 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 27 years old, this Kawasaki ZX9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S208 MFC registered?

S208 MFC is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX9, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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