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R873 BWS

1998 Kawasaki ZX9R

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

28,846 mi
Last recorded28,846 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R28,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR873 BWS
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 28,846 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 28,846 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Brake disc(s) insecure Floating disk loose on bobbins (3.2.A1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2015 23,473 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2015 23,473 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 20,664 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 19,749 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 19,733 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 18,571 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 18,476 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 17,678 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 17,105 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 15,885 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 14,486 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 12,891 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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R873 BWS is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R873 BWS, 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 R873 BWS registered?

R873 BWS is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 4 February 1998.

Is R873 BWS safe to buy?

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