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R118 AOF

1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,489 mi
Last recorded52,489 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R25,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 AOF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 52,489 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 52,489 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 47,063 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 45,622 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 43,034 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 41,769 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 41,104 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 39,526 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 38,422 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 35,713 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 May 2017 35,713 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 34,208 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 30,218 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 30,218 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 29,576 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 25,085 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 23,258 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 22,062 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 19,373 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 16,069 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 10,971 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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R118 AOF is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R118 AOF, 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 R118 AOF registered?

R118 AOF is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R118 AOF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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