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HAF 3W

1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

32,078 mi
Last recorded32,078 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R25,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAF 3W
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 32,078 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 31,946 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 31,895 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose Cush area. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 31,895 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose Cush area. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 31,738 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose Cush area. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 31,738 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose Cush area. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 May 2018 31,624 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 31,624 miles

Front Upper Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Offside Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort rear pedal depresses fully with no effect on brake performance (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering wiring loose around headstock area (2.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering belly pan insecure (2.1.2e)

Offside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 31,077 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2008 31,077 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2006 29,962 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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HAF 3W is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HAF 3W, 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 HAF 3W registered?

HAF 3W is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 28 July 1998.

Is HAF 3W safe to buy?

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