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S965 AHU

1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

25,055 mi
Last recorded25,055 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R25,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS965 AHU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 25,055 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 24,645 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 24,543 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 24,023 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 22,953 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 22,480 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 22,238 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 22,238 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 21,430 miles

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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S965 AHU is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S965 AHU, 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.

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What year was S965 AHU registered?

S965 AHU is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 2 October 1998.

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The MOT history for S965 AHU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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