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T857 UHU

1998 Kawasaki ZX9R

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,831 mi
Last recorded54,831 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R28,968 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT857 UHU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 54,831 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 47,821 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 43,682 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 37,720 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 37,524 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 32,365 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 32,365 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 27,236 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 27,234 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 21,679 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 13,903 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 11,271 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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T857 UHU is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T857 UHU, 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 T857 UHU registered?

T857 UHU is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is T857 UHU safe to buy?

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