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S430 JGO

1998 Kawasaki ZX9R

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

59,730 mi
Last recorded59,730 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R28,968 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS430 JGO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 59,730 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 59,730 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2023 58,759 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 58,677 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 56,441 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 53,430 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 53,430 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 50,517 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 49,051 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 48,036 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 Mar 2014 46,669 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 46,669 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 46,303 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 46,298 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 45,620 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 44,663 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 44,663 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 42,476 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 39,697 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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S430 JGO is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S430 JGO, 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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S430 JGO is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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