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S293 VUK

1998 Kawasaki ZX9R

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

42,224 mi
Last recorded42,224 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R28,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS293 VUK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 42,224 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 42,224 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2016 40,992 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 32,893 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

front mudguard bolt missing

Fail 6 Sep 2013 32,893 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 30,797 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 27,721 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 27,721 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 25,379 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

alloy banjo bolts fitted.these can fail due to corrosion.

Fail 15 Apr 2010 25,302 miles

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.

Pass 26 Mar 2009 21,064 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 21,008 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 21,008 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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S293 VUK is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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