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S227 NPO

1998 Kawasaki ZX9R

Green Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

41,129 mi
Last recorded41,129 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R28,968 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS227 NPO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 41,129 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 40,948 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 40,440 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 40,134 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 39,613 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 38,818 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 38,130 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 37,287 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 35,979 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 34,259 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 32,808 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 30,947 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 28,970 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 26,611 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 24,547 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 22,547 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 20,262 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 17,056 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 14,450 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 14,450 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 9,314 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 9,314 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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S227 NPO is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R in Green with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S227 NPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S227 NPO registered?

S227 NPO is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 7 September 1998.

Is S227 NPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S227 NPO shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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