MOT Status
ValidMileage
85,791 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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))
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
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
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)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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