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R521 AKP

1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,028 mi
Last recorded33,028 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R25,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR521 AKP
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 33,028 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 33,028 miles

Front Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Front Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 32,714 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 32,210 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 31,235 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 31,200 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 29,529 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 29,065 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 28,652 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 26,032 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 23,969 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 22,388 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 20,483 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 20,483 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-9R?

Based on 103,150 MOT tests across 8,856 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
814
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
8,856
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,678
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,258
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 987
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 760
reflector on motorcycle missing 722
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R521 AKP is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 25,504 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZX-9R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,678 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R521 AKP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX-9R typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-9R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R521 AKP registered?

R521 AKP is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 16 May 1998.

Is R521 AKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R521 AKP shows 14 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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