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M281 XHY

1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,739 mi
Last recorded30,739 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R25,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM281 XHY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 30,739 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 47,580 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 May 2017 47,580 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 46,799 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 44,710 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 43,854 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2011 43,854 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 41,683 miles

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 37,844 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 36,034 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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M281 XHY is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M281 XHY, 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 M281 XHY registered?

M281 XHY is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 3 April 1998.

Is M281 XHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M281 XHY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M281 XHY have outstanding finance?

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