MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,224 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
front mudguard bolt missing
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
front mudguard bolt missing
Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
alloy banjo bolts fitted.these can fail due to corrosion.
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
alloy banjo bolts fitted.these can fail due to corrosion.
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX9R?
Based on 4,749 MOT tests across 522 vehicles.
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S293 VUK is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 S293 VUK, 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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S293 VUK is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 1 August 1998.
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