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R129 JSG

1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

21,403 mi
Last recorded21,403 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R25,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 JSG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 21,403 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 20,328 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 18,130 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 17,706 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 17,075 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 16,140 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 14,996 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 13,098 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 12,708 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 11,430 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 11,430 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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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R129 JSG is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R129 JSG, 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 R129 JSG registered?

R129 JSG is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R129 JSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R129 JSG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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