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R115 WYD

1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

48,884 mi
Last recorded48,884 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R25,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR115 WYD
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 48,884 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 46,666 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 46,231 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2022 46,038 miles

Exhaust noisy baffle not fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 29 May 2021 45,526 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced Reflector Dirty. (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 29 May 2021 45,526 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced Reflector Dirty. (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 43,935 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 42,186 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 42,109 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 39,419 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 39,082 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 39,076 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 38,503 miles

chain tight

slight play in steering head bearings

Pass 9 Oct 2008 37,617 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 36,976 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 34,919 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 34,915 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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R115 WYD is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R115 WYD, 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 R115 WYD registered?

R115 WYD is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 28 February 1998.

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