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R831 GVX

1998 Kawasaki ZX9R

Multi-colour Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,281 mi
Last recorded30,281 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2006
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R28,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR831 GVX
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2006 30,281 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 30,269 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 27,870 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 27,870 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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R831 GVX is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R in Multi-colour with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R831 GVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R831 GVX?

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What year was R831 GVX registered?

R831 GVX is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R831 GVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R831 GVX shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R831 GVX have outstanding finance?

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