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R61 NTV

1998 Kawasaki ZX9R

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

38,440 mi
Last recorded38,440 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R28,968 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR61 NTV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 38,440 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 38,440 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2016 38,410 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 38,410 miles

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 38,035 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 37,402 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 37,037 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 31,862 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 31,862 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 29,154 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 29,080 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 29,080 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 28,113 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2009 21,883 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 13,977 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 11,874 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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R61 NTV is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R61 NTV, 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 R61 NTV registered?

R61 NTV is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 3 June 1998.

Is R61 NTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R61 NTV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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