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R116 FMY

1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

43,288 mi
Last recorded43,288 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R25,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 FMY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 43,288 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 43,288 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 42,931 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 May 2023 42,469 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 42,134 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 41,702 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2019 40,856 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 May 2018 39,994 miles

Front Anodized alloy banjo fittings are not recommended for road use.

Rear Anodized alloy banjo fittings are not recommended for road use.

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 4 May 2018 39,994 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Nearside Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride broken adjuster bolt (6.2.1h)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Front Anodized alloy banjo fittings are not recommended for road use.

Rear Anodized alloy banjo fittings are not recommended for road use.

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2017 39,991 miles

Brake component has an inadequate repair front fluid reservoir pipe (3.1.5)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 39,493 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 39,493 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 38,185 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 38,185 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014
Fail 24 Feb 2014

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 21,601 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 20,305 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 19,969 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 19,969 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 19,429 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 18,459 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2006

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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R116 FMY is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R116 FMY, 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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R116 FMY is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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