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S520 YOX

1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

44,164 mi
Last recorded44,164 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R25,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS520 YOX
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 44,164 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Lower fairing slightly loose

Fail 29 Jan 2025 44,160 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Lower fairing slightly loose

Pass 12 Jun 2023 43,140 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 39,205 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 38,860 miles

Rear caliper dust seal showing

Pass 18 Jul 2009 38,045 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 18 Jul 2009 38,045 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 37,300 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2007 37,300 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 May 2006 36,558 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-9R?

Based on 103,150 MOT tests across 8,856 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
814
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
8,856
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,678
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,258
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 987
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 760
reflector on motorcycle missing 722
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S520 YOX is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 25,504 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 ZX-9R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,678 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S520 YOX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX-9R typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-9R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S520 YOX registered?

S520 YOX is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 17 September 1998.

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