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M28 NPW

1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

49,877 mi
Last recorded49,877 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R25,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM28 NPW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 49,877 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 49,866 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 49,727 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 49,613 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 7 May 2013 49,613 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 49,204 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 45,305 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 42,722 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 40,252 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 35,845 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 35,828 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 35,174 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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M28 NPW is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 M28 NPW, 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 M28 NPW registered?

M28 NPW is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is M28 NPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M28 NPW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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