1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R 0.9L Petrol · R381 SFC
1997 Kawasaki ZX-9R (0.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 21,943 miles. MOT valid until 16 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- KAWASAKI ZX-9R
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 21,943 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R381 SFC Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2026
- 21,943 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R381 SFC Mileage History
- 12/05/202621,939 mi
- 18/05/202621,943 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 240 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
R381 SFC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Kawasaki Zx-9R (R381 SFC) between May 2026 and May 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))”; “Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))”.
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