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R626 RSA

1998 Kawasaki ZX9R

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

29,454 mi
Last recorded29,454 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R28,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR626 RSA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 29,454 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 29,384 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 27,672 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 27,672 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 26,955 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 26,955 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 24,986 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 13 Jul 2017 24,986 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 Mar 2016 23,808 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 23,808 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 21,869 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 21,869 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 19,072 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

steering head bearings rough !

Fail 1 Jul 2013 19,072 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

steering head bearings rough !

Pass 30 Jun 2012 15,421 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 12,307 miles

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

Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 8,623 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 7,475 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 7,430 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 7,406 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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R626 RSA 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 65%.

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 R626 RSA, 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 R626 RSA registered?

R626 RSA is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R626 RSA safe to buy?

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