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R491 UCW

1998 Kawasaki ZX9R

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,575 mi
Last recorded16,575 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R28,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR491 UCW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 16,575 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 16,442 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 16,095 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 16,040 miles

Centre Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 15,858 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 13,727 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 13,727 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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R491 UCW is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R491 UCW, 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

How do I check the history of R491 UCW?

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What year was R491 UCW registered?

R491 UCW is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R491 UCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R491 UCW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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