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R682 WRB

1998 Kawasaki ZX9R

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

33,427 mi
Last recorded33,427 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R28,968 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR682 WRB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 33,427 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2021 33,408 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2021 33,408 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2020 33,152 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 29,810 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 29,476 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2018 29,476 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking (6.2.1f)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2015 29,469 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 29,469 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 28,871 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 28,217 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 11 May 2012 26,687 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 3 May 2012 26,687 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 21,895 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2010 19,577 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 19,029 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 18,498 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 17,262 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 15,453 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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R682 WRB is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R682 WRB, 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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R682 WRB is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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