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R557 OFV

1998 Kawasaki ZX9R

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,097 mi
Last recorded17,097 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2005
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R28,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR557 OFV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2005 17,097 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 17,080 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

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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R557 OFV is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R557 OFV, 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 R557 OFV registered?

R557 OFV is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 16 June 1998.

Is R557 OFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R557 OFV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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