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R846 FGY

1998 Kawasaki ZX9R

Blue Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,307 mi
Last recorded28,307 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R28,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR846 FGY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 28,307 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 22,980 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 18,360 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 18,360 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Pass 7 May 2008 15,319 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 11,028 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 10,700 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 10,700 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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R846 FGY is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R in Blue with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R846 FGY, 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 R846 FGY registered?

R846 FGY is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 18 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R846 FGY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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