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S939 TEV

1998 Kawasaki ZX9R

Green Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,389 mi
Last recorded31,389 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R28,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS939 TEV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 31,389 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 29,850 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 28,253 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 28,253 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 25,625 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 23,448 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 23,448 miles

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

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

brake fluid over right front disc

Pass 4 Jul 2015 22,511 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 21,119 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 16 Aug 2014 21,109 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 20,352 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 19,624 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 17,208 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 16,377 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 56,139 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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S939 TEV is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R in Green with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S939 TEV, 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 S939 TEV registered?

S939 TEV is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 18 August 1998.

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