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R775 FBW

1998 Kawasaki ZX9R

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

17,874 mi
Last recorded17,874 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R28,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR775 FBW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 17,874 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 17,874 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 17,481 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 16,752 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 16,732 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 15,361 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 15,361 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 12,956 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Coolant leak

Engine overheating

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 6 May 2014

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Coolant leak

Engine overheating

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 12,362 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 12,342 miles

Centre Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 7,310 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 7,300 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 3,562 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

rear direction indicators not in original position

Fail 8 Feb 2011 3,562 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 41,341 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 41,339 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 41,336 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 41,331 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 37,558 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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R775 FBW is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R775 FBW, 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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R775 FBW is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 16 March 1998.

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