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R342 JHJ

1998 Kawasaki ZX9R

Black Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,280 mi
Last recorded18,280 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R28,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR342 JHJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 17 Dec 2012 18,280 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2011 17,745 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2010 15,557 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 12,853 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 8,521 miles

Chain guard missing

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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R342 JHJ is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R in Black with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R342 JHJ, 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 R342 JHJ registered?

R342 JHJ is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R342 JHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R342 JHJ shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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