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P666 GMS

1998 Kawasaki ZX9R

Green Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

25,908 mi
Last recorded25,908 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R28,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP666 GMS
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 25,908 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 25,908 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 25,875 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 25,641 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 25,255 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 25,076 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 24,501 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 24,487 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 23,973 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 23,973 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 23,736 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 22,872 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 21,181 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 21,181 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 21,155 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 21,155 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2007 19,846 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 11 May 2007 19,846 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 23 May 2006 15,379 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX9R?

Based on 4,749 MOT tests across 522 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
812
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
522
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 94
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 82
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 56
reflector on motorcycle missing 55
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 48
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P666 GMS is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R in Green with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 28,968 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 ZX9R fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P666 GMS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX9R typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki ZX9R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P666 GMS registered?

P666 GMS is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is P666 GMS safe to buy?

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