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R778 SST

1998 Kawasaki ZX9R

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R28,968 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR778 SST
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025
Pass 20 Sep 2023

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2016

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 May 2015
Fail 28 Apr 2015

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 May 2014

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 May 2013

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 58,035 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 56,298 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 May 2009 53,806 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 51,831 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 50,297 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 49,568 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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R778 SST is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R778 SST, 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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R778 SST is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R778 SST shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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