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P490 XAT

1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

38,739 mi
Last recorded38,739 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R25,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP490 XAT
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 38,739 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jun 2015 38,408 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jun 2014 36,622 miles

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)

Fail 28 Jun 2014 36,622 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 35,262 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 34,132 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2009 34,132 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 32,360 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

offside front footrest cracked

Fail 24 May 2008 32,263 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2007 30,561 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 30,561 miles

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.

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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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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P490 XAT is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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