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R124 UTH

1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R25,504 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR124 UTH
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026
Pass 1 May 2025
Pass 1 May 2024
Pass 17 Apr 2023
Pass 15 Apr 2022
Fail 15 Apr 2022

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2020

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2020

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 62,860 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 62,860 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2016 6,104 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 60,135 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 54,103 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 54,101 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 52,382 miles

Centre Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)

Fail 30 May 2013 52,382 miles

Offside Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Centre Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 50,390 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 50,390 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 45,929 miles

Nearside Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 42,081 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 40,853 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 38,262 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 32,906 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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R124 UTH 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 R124 UTH, 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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R124 UTH is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 14 April 1998.

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