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R938 JGO

1998 Kawasaki ZX9

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

17,258 mi
Last recorded17,258 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX934,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR938 JGO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 17,258 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 16,972 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 15,779 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 15,772 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 15,486 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 76,931 miles

Brake pad lining low

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 23 May 2011 76,931 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 76,929 miles

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

n/s rear sidelamp not working however twin bulb lamp fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2008 74,620 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2008 74,620 miles

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2007 69,580 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

front mudguard small split in plastic!

rear number plate smaller than standard size can be seen from 15 metre distance!

Pass 7 Feb 2007 69,580 miles

front mudguard small split in plastic!

rear number plate smaller than standard size can be seen from 15 metre distance!

Pass 21 Feb 2006 65,702 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX9?

Based on 1,322 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
693
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 19
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
reflector on motorcycle missing 12
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R938 JGO is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9 in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki ZX9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 34,737 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 ZX9 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R938 JGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX9 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki ZX9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R938 JGO is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9, first registered on 31 January 1998.

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