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S803 LCK

1998 Kawasaki ZX9R

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

28,432 mi
Last recorded28,432 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R28,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS803 LCK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc
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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 28,432 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 28,423 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 28,393 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 28,381 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 28,359 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 28,343 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 28,343 miles

Rear Brake clevis joint insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 28,276 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 28,267 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 28,256 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 28,131 miles

front brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Feb 2017 28,070 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 28,070 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 27,953 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Jun 2014 27,864 miles

front brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Mar 2013 27,812 miles

L/H handlebar lightly fouling on screen brace at full lock

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 27,407 miles

gearchange lever joint worn

Fail 24 Mar 2012 27,407 miles

Brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

chain adjusters incorrectly fitted

gearchange lever joint worn

rear right indicator loose

Pass 12 Oct 2010 26,718 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2010 26,718 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 25,735 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 24,300 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 23,929 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 23,929 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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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S803 LCK is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 S803 LCK, 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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S803 LCK is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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