MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,739 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
offside footrest hanger cracked
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
offside footrest hanger cracked
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
offside front footrest cracked
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
offside front footrest cracked
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-9R?
Based on 103,150 MOT tests across 8,856 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P490 XAT is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 P490 XAT, 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 P490 XAT registered?
P490 XAT is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 12 August 1998.
Is P490 XAT safe to buy?
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