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K900 PRL

1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

38,755 mi
Last recorded38,755 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R25,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK900 PRL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 38,755 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 37,435 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 36,443 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 35,391 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 34,376 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 33,488 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 33,488 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 32,840 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 32,161 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 31,203 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2015 30,631 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2014 29,550 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 28,349 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 27,026 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 26,648 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 26,648 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 25,084 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 22,521 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 22,448 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 18,209 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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K900 PRL 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 85%.

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 K900 PRL, 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 K900 PRL registered?

K900 PRL is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is K900 PRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K900 PRL shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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