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Y572 KNE

2001 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

36,856 mi
Last recorded36,856 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-9R19,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY572 KNE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 36,856 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 36,851 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 36,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 36,702 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 36,702 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 36,433 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 36,091 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 35,341 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 34,796 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 33,811 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 33,811 miles

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)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 33,284 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 32,119 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 31,931 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 30,735 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 30,610 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 29,589 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-9R?

Based on 103,150 MOT tests across 8,856 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
814
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
8,856
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,678
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,258
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 987
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 760
reflector on motorcycle missing 722
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Y572 KNE is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki ZX-9R models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 19,393 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 ZX-9R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,678 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y572 KNE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX-9R typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-9R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y572 KNE registered?

Y572 KNE is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 19 April 2001.

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