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S314 ARR

1998 Kawasaki ZX9

Black Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

40,224 mi
Last recorded40,224 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX934,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS314 ARR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 40,224 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 37,612 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 36,979 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 36,253 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 35,624 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 34,737 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 34,224 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 34,207 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 33,867 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 32,788 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 31,045 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 77,220 miles

Rear tyre punctured

Pass 14 Jan 2012 60,958 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake Slightly Binding

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 51,240 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 51,239 miles

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 43,885 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 38,407 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 33,937 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 30,779 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 26,738 miles

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

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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S314 ARR is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9 in Black with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S314 ARR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S314 ARR registered?

S314 ARR is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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