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S739 BTV

1998 Kawasaki ZX9R

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,234 mi
Last recorded17,234 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R28,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS739 BTV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2009 17,234 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 17,161 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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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S739 BTV is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S739 BTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S739 BTV registered?

S739 BTV is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 2 October 1998.

Is S739 BTV safe to buy?

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