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R89 AOU

1998 Kawasaki ZX9R

Black Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,791 mi
Last recorded85,791 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R28,968 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR89 AOU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 85,791 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 85,791 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 85,546 miles

Front brake lever shortened

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear slight travel on rear brake lever

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

tyres old by date

Fail 8 May 2015 85,532 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 83,510 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 13 May 2014 83,510 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 82,436 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 80,233 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 80,233 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 May 2008 75,846 miles

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

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 15 May 2008 75,846 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

front mudguard mounting bolt loose (o/s)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 71,641 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 68,124 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 68,124 miles

Offside Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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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R89 AOU is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R in Black with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R89 AOU, 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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R89 AOU is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 23 March 1998.

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