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E15 DCN

1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

29,225 mi
Last recorded29,225 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R25,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE15 DCN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 29,225 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 28,072 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 27,755 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 27,338 miles

Front tyre slight out shape

Pass 6 Aug 2016 26,753 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 26,088 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 24,720 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Aug 2013 23,808 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 22,850 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 22,818 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 22,133 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

engine oil level below minimum

Pass 27 Aug 2010 21,176 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 20,624 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 20,624 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)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 20,298 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 20,298 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 18,933 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 18,927 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 9 Jun 2007 18,920 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)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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E15 DCN is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 E15 DCN, 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.

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What year was E15 DCN registered?

E15 DCN is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is E15 DCN safe to buy?

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