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N246 XDV

1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

30,288 mi
Last recorded30,288 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R25,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN246 XDV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 30,288 miles

Front brake caliper pad spring shims missing

Pass 22 Apr 2025 30,188 miles

Exhaust noisy Aftermarket, Baffled (8.1.1 (a))

Front Caliper / Pad Spring Plates Missing

Rear Brake Hose Incorrectly Routed / Guide Insufficient

Fail 10 Apr 2025 30,177 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested Due To Fluid Leak, A Consistent Reading Was Unobtainable (1.2.1 (g))

Brake caliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy Aftermarket, Baffled (8.1.1 (a))

Front Caliper / Pad Spring Plates Missing

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Unable To Check Rear Wheel Bearings Due To Binding Rear Brake

Rear Unable To Check Rear Wheel Run Out Due To Binding Rear Brake

Pass 5 Apr 2024 30,018 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 29,995 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 29,609 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 29,537 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 29,288 miles

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 28,161 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 28,161 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 27,488 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 27,193 miles

Central Front Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 Jun 2016 26,950 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 26,950 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 26,512 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 20 May 2014 26,118 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 26,043 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 26,043 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2012 26,043 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 17 May 2011 25,767 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 25,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2009 24,965 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 24,572 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 24,501 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 22 May 2007 24,120 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 23,752 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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N246 XDV is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N246 XDV, 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 N246 XDV registered?

N246 XDV is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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