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R286 BDC

1998 Kawasaki ZX9R

Blue Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

25,051 mi
Last recorded25,051 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R28,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR286 BDC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 25,051 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 25,032 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 May 2013 24,419 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 22,259 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 22,259 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 19 May 2010 22,050 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 21,204 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 21,204 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 29 May 2008 20,321 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 20,321 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 19,001 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 19,001 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 16,188 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX9R?

Based on 4,749 MOT tests across 522 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
812
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
522
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 94
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 82
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 56
reflector on motorcycle missing 55
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 48
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R286 BDC is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R in Blue with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 28,968 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 ZX9R fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R286 BDC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX9R typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki ZX9R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R286 BDC registered?

R286 BDC is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R286 BDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R286 BDC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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