1973 KAWASAKI Z9000.9L PETROL

The most recent MOT record dates to 27 September 2010, when this Z900 passed at 22,866 miles after sixteen years of unrecorded testing history. That test identified light oil misting on both front shock absorber stanchions, a minor seepage rather than a failure, but no further record exists to confirm whether the forks were ever rebuilt or the seals replaced. With no subsequent MOT entries for over fifteen years, the maintenance trend cannot be assessed as stable, worsening, or improving. The bike effectively sits in a documented vacuum from 2010 onward, and its current roadworthiness status is unknown. The recorded mileage of 22,866 miles across approximately fifty-three years averages roughly 431 miles per year, which is exceptionally low for a machine of this era. Such minimal annual use typically points to long periods of standing rather than regular riding, and that pattern carries its own risks. Carburettor internals, fuel lines, and seals deteriorate faster through inactivity than through use, and tyres age out long before the tread wears down. The single data point at 22,866 miles in 2010 provides no mileage progression to analyse, so any claim about recent use would be speculation. A buyer should treat this motorcycle as an unverified machine until a full inspection is carried out. The front fork stanchions need close examination for scoring or pitting beneath the misting noted in 2010, and the fork seals should be assumed due for replacement after years of static compression. The rear shock absorber, swinging arm bearings, and head stock bearings must be checked for corrosion and free movement, as standing bikes frequently develop flat-spotted or seized pivot points. Tyres, regardless of remaining tread depth, should be replaced if they predate 2010. Brake calipers, hoses, and master cylinders require inspection for internal corrosion and fluid condition, since a machine sitting for extended periods commonly develops binding pistons and degraded seals. Fuel system integrity, including tank rust, tap seals, and carburettor float condition, deserves equal attention on a Z900 of this vintage that has effectively disappeared from the record for over a decade and a half.