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R28 CKN

1998 Kawasaki ZX9R

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

26,457 mi
Last recorded26,457 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R28,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 CKN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 26,457 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front o/s fork leg has slight misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 25,584 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 23,869 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 21,359 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 47,962 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 37,165 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 36,659 miles

throttle slighty sticking and very slightly slow to return

Pass 26 May 2012 36,395 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 35,496 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 34,055 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 34,035 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 32,946 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

drive chain is slightly dry

Pass 21 Jun 2007 31,449 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 30,921 miles

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

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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R28 CKN is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R28 CKN, 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 R28 CKN registered?

R28 CKN is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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