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S547 LFR

1998 Kawasaki Zx 900-C1

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

24,584 mi
Last recorded24,584 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Zx 900-C123,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS547 LFR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 900-C1
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 24,584 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 24,333 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 24,333 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 23,736 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 23,698 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 23,119 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 22,096 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 21,666 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 21,012 miles

Central Front Lower Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Central Front Lower Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Central Rear Lower Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 20,649 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 20,649 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 19,480 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 15,758 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zx 900-C1?

Based on 728 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
930
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
139
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 13
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 6
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6
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S547 LFR is a 1998 Kawasaki Zx 900-C1 in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki Zx 900-C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 23,824 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 900-C1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S547 LFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zx 900-C1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki Zx 900-C1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S547 LFR registered?

S547 LFR is a 1998 Kawasaki Zx 900-C1, first registered on 7 November 1998.

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