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R121 LGP

1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

46,499 mi
Last recorded46,499 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R25,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 LGP
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 46,499 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 42,682 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 39,020 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 May 2017 36,984 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 36,984 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 34,257 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 30,574 miles

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

Rear brake sticking when wheel is rotated backwards !!

Fail 1 May 2015 30,556 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

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

Rear brake sticking when wheel is rotated backwards !!

Pass 10 May 2014 26,313 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 3 May 2013 24,488 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 23,702 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 20,777 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 20,772 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2009 18,701 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 16,370 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2007 14,125 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 9,578 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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R121 LGP is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R121 LGP, 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 R121 LGP registered?

R121 LGP is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is R121 LGP safe to buy?

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