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P797 XGK

1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

26,169 mi
Last recorded26,169 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R25,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP797 XGK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 26,169 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 26,168 miles

Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 23,397 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 23,354 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2008 23,112 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 23,112 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 22,748 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 22,748 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 20,719 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 20,719 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

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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P797 XGK is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P797 XGK, 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 P797 XGK registered?

P797 XGK is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 17 August 1998.

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