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S287 BCG

1998 Kawasaki ZX9R

Green Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,535 mi
Last recorded61,535 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R28,968 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS287 BCG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 61,535 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 61,263 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 59,155 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 49,378 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 48,462 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2012 48,462 miles

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 47,344 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2009 46,683 miles

Offside Front Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 46,683 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 41,085 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 41,085 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2007 33,324 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Sep 2007 33,324 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 17 Aug 2006 30,552 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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S287 BCG is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R in Green with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S287 BCG, 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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S287 BCG is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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