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L981 WOR

1998 Kawasaki ZX9R

Red Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,534 mi
Last recorded36,534 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R28,968 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL981 WOR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2009 36,534 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 36,438 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2008 31,862 miles

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

front brake calipers are not the correct ones for this model

Fail 22 Jul 2008 31,862 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 25,242 miles

front fender bracket loose

Fail 6 Jul 2007 25,203 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2006 22,157 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 22,157 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX9R?

Based on 4,749 MOT tests across 522 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
812
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
522
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 94
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 82
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 56
reflector on motorcycle missing 55
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 48
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L981 WOR is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R in Red with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 28,968 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 ZX9R fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L981 WOR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX9R typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki ZX9R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L981 WOR registered?

L981 WOR is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 27 April 1998.

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