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S771 TVM

1998 Kawasaki ZX9R

Green Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

51,210 mi
Last recorded51,210 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R28,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS771 TVM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 51,210 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 51,210 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 51,194 miles

Drive chain excessively loose hitting tyre (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

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

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 49,472 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

tyres worn

Fail 7 Dec 2020 49,449 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel more than one fixing missing adjuster (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front front brake lines not secure

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 48,531 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front brake lever travel- needs attention

Pass 8 Aug 2015 47,395 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

sideways play in rear swinging arm.

Pass 7 Aug 2014 45,862 miles

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

front brake pad backing plates very corroded calipers look dirty may need cleaning.

Pass 12 Jul 2013 42,343 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 39,013 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 32,444 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 24,545 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 24,485 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 22,076 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 22,076 miles

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 19,209 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2008 19,162 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 16,712 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 16,652 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 14,989 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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S771 TVM is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R in Green with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S771 TVM, 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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S771 TVM is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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