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R214 OVN

1998 Kawasaki Zx 900-C1

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,734 mi
Last recorded29,734 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Zx 900-C123,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR214 OVN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 900-C1
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 29,734 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 29,000 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2023 28,988 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2008 28,646 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 26,879 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zx 900-C1?

Based on 728 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
930
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
139
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 13
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 6
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6
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R214 OVN is a 1998 Kawasaki Zx 900-C1 in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki Zx 900-C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 23,824 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 Zx 900-C1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R214 OVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zx 900-C1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki Zx 900-C1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R214 OVN registered?

R214 OVN is a 1998 Kawasaki Zx 900-C1, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is R214 OVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R214 OVN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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