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R123 PRS

1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

68,302 mi
Last recorded68,302 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R25,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 PRS
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 68,302 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 65,139 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 40,743 miles

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 40,741 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 34,387 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 33,841 miles

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

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 24,320 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 24,183 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 18,015 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 17,805 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2015 17,805 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 17,296 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2013 17,099 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 17,099 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 16,582 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2012 16,582 miles

Rear 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))

Pass 5 Nov 2010 15,332 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 14,860 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 14,860 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 14,543 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 14,427 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 14,042 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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R123 PRS is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R123 PRS, 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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R123 PRS is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 5 March 1998.

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