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R134 GHJ

1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

45,189 mi
Last recorded45,189 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R25,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR134 GHJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 45,189 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 45,189 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 37,374 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 34,814 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 31,447 miles

Adv indicator wires hanging low

Adv slight pitting on front stanchions

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion Both slight on stanchions (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 31,232 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 31,232 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 30,859 miles

All brake pads front and rear are deteriorating due to age

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 30,859 miles

All brake pads front and rear are deteriorating due to age

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 30,574 miles

front & rear brake pads deteriorated

no plate poorly mounted

Pass 18 Aug 2012 30,324 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 29,904 miles

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

chain dry/rusting

Pass 21 Aug 2010 27,597 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

o/s footrest slightly loose

Fail 29 Aug 2009 26,010 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 26,010 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 23,806 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 23,806 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 20,921 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 20,375 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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R134 GHJ is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R134 GHJ, 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 R134 GHJ registered?

R134 GHJ is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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