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BAZ 4695

1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

21,091 mi
Last recorded21,091 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R25,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAZ 4695
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 21,091 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 20,861 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 20,585 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 20,063 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 20,063 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 19,618 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 18,944 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 18,472 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 18,419 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 18,388 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 18,388 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 18,199 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 18,104 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 17,634 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 17,183 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 16,742 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 16,154 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 15,704 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 12,324 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 10,500 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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BAZ 4695 is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 25,504 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BAZ 4695, 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 28 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-9R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BAZ 4695 registered?

BAZ 4695 is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 5 October 1998.

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