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R107 UWO

1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,249 mi
Last recorded42,249 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R25,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR107 UWO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 42,249 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 42,249 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 40,869 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 14 Jun 2019 40,868 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 20 Oct 2017 40,047 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

near side front brake disc bobbins slightly loose.

Pass 1 Jul 2016 38,834 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 38,832 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired no beam image (1.2.3a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 38,647 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 36,743 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 21,232 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 21,232 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 21,232 miles

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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R107 UWO is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R107 UWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R107 UWO registered?

R107 UWO is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R107 UWO safe to buy?

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