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GEZ 4521

1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,080 mi
Last recorded100,080 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R25,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEZ 4521
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 100,080 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

Chain guard missing ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 100,014 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (MANIFOLD) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (INNER) (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Chain guard missing ()

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 100,014 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 100,014 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 99,691 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Direction indicator insecure Both front (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 99,691 miles

Fuel tank leaking suspect fuel tap - tank seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Engine mounting/bracket missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Direction indicator insecure Both front (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 99,660 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Headlamp aim too low bulb insecure (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel tank slightly loose bolt missing (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear brake pads wearing unevenly

Pass 29 Oct 2018 91,901 miles

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

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower linkage bearings/pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 91,857 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs slightly contaminated with brake fluid

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

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower linkage bearings/pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 91,812 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.1.7 (i))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front position lamp not working

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

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower linkage bearings/pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 85,838 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front brake binding slightly

Front position lamp inoperative

Fail 2 Oct 2017 85,776 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp not working

Pass 2 Aug 2016 75,496 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 74,589 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust has part of the system missing no baffle (7.1.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 60,442 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 48,726 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 42,662 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 42,638 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 40,229 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.2.B2a)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 40,229 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)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.2.B2a)

Pass 18 May 2010 38,744 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 May 2010 38,744 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 May 2009 35,714 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 33,371 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 27,446 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 20,114 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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GEZ 4521 is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GEZ 4521, 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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GEZ 4521 is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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