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R131 JSG

1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

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

RegistrationR131 JSG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2019
Pass 9 Aug 2018
Pass 17 Jul 2017 78 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 78 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6) DANGEROUS

Central Front Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 10 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 317 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 2,996 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 9,259 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 3 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 31,531 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 31,530 miles

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

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 29,392 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 29,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2005 27,673 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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R131 JSG is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R131 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.

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What year was R131 JSG registered?

R131 JSG is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 11 March 1998.

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