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S51 JTR

1998 Kawasaki ZX9R

Green Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

43,165 mi
Last recorded43,165 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R28,968 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS51 JTR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 43,165 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 43,000 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 28 Sep 2024 43,000 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 42,637 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 42,446 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 42,297 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 41,169 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 41,169 miles

Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Stop lamp not working Front brake switch inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Offside Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Offside Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 1 May 2018 37,310 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 1 May 2018 37,310 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 May 2017 36,971 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 36,056 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 35,443 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 34,519 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 33,599 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 32,570 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 30,989 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 29,344 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 27,239 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 26,019 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2007 26,008 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 24,338 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 24,338 miles

Front Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

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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S51 JTR is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R in Green with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 S51 JTR, 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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What year was S51 JTR registered?

S51 JTR is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 19 August 1998.

Is S51 JTR safe to buy?

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