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S717 BTA

1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

41,656 mi
Last recorded41,656 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R25,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS717 BTA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 41,656 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 40,925 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 38,398 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 36,433 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 35,705 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 35,124 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 35,124 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 32,175 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 31,405 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 29,286 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 27,750 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 27,750 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 26,201 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 25,294 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 25,109 miles

Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 18 Mar 2013 25,109 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2012 23,546 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 20,881 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 14,519 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-9R?

Based on 103,150 MOT tests across 8,856 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
814
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
8,856
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,678
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,258
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 987
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 760
reflector on motorcycle missing 722
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S717 BTA is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 25,504 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZX-9R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,678 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S717 BTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX-9R typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-9R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S717 BTA registered?

S717 BTA is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S717 BTA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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