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S188 NUG

1998 Kawasaki ZX9R

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

39,333 mi
Last recorded39,333 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R28,968 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS188 NUG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 39,333 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 39,324 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2023 39,315 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 38,400 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2022 38,400 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 35,430 miles

FRONT TYRE WEAR PATTON

Pass 17 Oct 2017 28,914 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 24,943 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 24,139 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 24,139 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 23,906 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010
Pass 18 Jul 2009
Pass 26 Jul 2008 22,615 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2008 22,607 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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 12 May 2007 21,620 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 20,703 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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S188 NUG is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S188 NUG, 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 S188 NUG registered?

S188 NUG is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 17 August 1998.

Is S188 NUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S188 NUG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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