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S54 LRA

1998 Kawasaki ZX900-C2

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

24,940 mi
Last recorded24,940 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX900-C220,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS54 LRA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX900-C2
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc
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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 24,940 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 24,826 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 24,818 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 24,702 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 24,702 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2020 24,385 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 23,796 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 23,793 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

side light not working

Pass 17 May 2018 23,177 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 22,723 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 22,074 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 20,925 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 20,324 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 18,645 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 18,262 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 17,729 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 17,013 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 16,471 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 16,119 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 15,856 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 15,314 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX900-C2?

Based on 1,269 MOT tests across 208 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 21
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 9
reflector on motorcycle missing 9
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S54 LRA is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX900-C2 in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki ZX900-C2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 20,902 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZX900-C2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S54 LRA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX900-C2 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki ZX900-C2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S54 LRA registered?

S54 LRA is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX900-C2, first registered on 9 November 1998.

Is S54 LRA safe to buy?

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