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R217 FYG

1998 Kawasaki Zx 900-C1

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,497 mi
Last recorded21,497 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Zx 900-C123,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR217 FYG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 900-C1
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 9 May 2025 21,497 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 21,315 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 20,923 miles

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 May 2020 20,363 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 20,235 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 19,739 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 19,235 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 17,421 miles

slight oil leak from nearside front fork seal

Pass 12 Mar 2010 16,684 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zx 900-C1?

Based on 728 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
930
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
139
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 13
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 6
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6
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R217 FYG is a 1998 Kawasaki Zx 900-C1 in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki Zx 900-C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 23,824 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Zx 900-C1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R217 FYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zx 900-C1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki Zx 900-C1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R217 FYG registered?

R217 FYG is a 1998 Kawasaki Zx 900-C1, first registered on 2 June 1998.

Is R217 FYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R217 FYG shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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