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T652 ONG

1999 Kawasaki ZX9

Green Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,060 mi
Last recorded51,060 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZX931,167 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT652 ONG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc
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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 51,060 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 51,060 miles

Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2022 51,043 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 50,944 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 50,776 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 50,394 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 47,451 miles

Front Brake master cylinder slightly damaged (3.2.B1b)

clutch lever slight damage

Fail 31 May 2014 47,451 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Front Brake master cylinder slightly damaged (3.2.B1b)

clutch lever slight damage

rear hugger bolt missing

Pass 31 May 2013 41,975 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 41,975 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Centre Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 30,054 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 29,944 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 29,599 miles

brake fluid wetness around calipers

exhaust silencer slightly noisy

right hand fork has wetness around seal

Fail 24 May 2011 29,590 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

exhaust silencer marked bsau but slightly noisy

front pads getting low on material

Pass 29 Jul 2009 26,504 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

oil level low!!

Fail 29 Jul 2009 26,504 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

oil level low!!

Pass 6 Jun 2008 20,859 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 18,342 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 18,342 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 18,020 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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T652 ONG is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX9 in Green with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T652 ONG, 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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T652 ONG is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX9, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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