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W242 XKK

2000 Kawasaki ZX900-E1

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

53,608 mi
Last recorded53,608 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ZX900-E117,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 XKK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX900-E1
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 53,608 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 53,113 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 52,055 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 52,055 miles

Front Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 51,579 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 51,579 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 50,462 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 47,188 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 45,011 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 43,979 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 42,930 miles

front pads low

Pass 1 Mar 2013 41,821 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 40,142 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 40,142 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 38,515 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 36,032 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 35,794 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 34,145 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 30,943 miles

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2005 29,407 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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W242 XKK is a 2000 Kawasaki ZX900-E1 in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2000 Kawasaki ZX900-E1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 17,550 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 W242 XKK, 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 26 years old, this Kawasaki ZX900-E1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W242 XKK registered?

W242 XKK is a 2000 Kawasaki ZX900-E1, first registered on 4 March 2000.

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