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S53 BOU

1998 Kawasaki ZX9R

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

23,590 mi
Last recorded23,590 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R28,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS53 BOU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 23,590 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 23,413 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 23,330 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 23,234 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 23,060 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 22,394 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 22,010 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 21,456 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 20,974 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 20,974 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 20,613 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 20,228 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 19,869 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 19,172 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 16,855 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 15,458 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 15,458 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 14,573 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 13,932 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 13,152 miles

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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S53 BOU is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S53 BOU, 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 S53 BOU registered?

S53 BOU is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 4 September 1998.

Is S53 BOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S53 BOU shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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