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R476 UAL

1998 Kawasaki ZX9R

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,050 mi
Last recorded97,050 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R28,968 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR476 UAL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 97,050 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 97,021 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 96,794 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 96,790 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 96,789 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 96,687 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 90,681 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 11 Feb 2017 90,307 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 82,493 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 82,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 75,858 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 67,658 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 63,080 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 61,851 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 60,703 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 59,117 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 56,852 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 47,661 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2005 37,642 miles
Fail 12 May 2005 37,362 miles

Front Front position lamp obscured more than 50% (1.1.1d)

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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R476 UAL is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R476 UAL, 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 R476 UAL registered?

R476 UAL is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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