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R36 RAD

1998 Kawasaki ZX9R

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

63,071 mi
Last recorded63,071 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R28,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR36 RAD
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 63,071 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 62,118 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play sprocket carrier (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 55,194 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 May 2018 53,696 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 50,715 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 49,665 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 45,672 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 42,616 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 42,616 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 39,645 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 35,262 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 27,317 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 25 Oct 2008 27,317 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 25,319 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 22,085 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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R36 RAD is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R36 RAD, 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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R36 RAD is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R36 RAD safe to buy?

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