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R28 JEU

1998 Kawasaki ZX9R

Blue Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,570 mi
Last recorded46,570 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R28,968 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 JEU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2009 46,570 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 44,696 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 43,527 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 40,085 miles

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

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 JEU is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R in Blue with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R28 JEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R28 JEU registered?

R28 JEU is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 4 March 1998.

Is R28 JEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R28 JEU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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