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T847 RCG

1998 Kawasaki ZX9

Green Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

54,457 mi
Last recorded54,457 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX934,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT847 RCG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 54,457 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 54,350 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 54,080 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 53,540 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 49,055 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 47,725 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 46,781 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 45,018 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 43,090 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 27 Oct 2008 38,229 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 33,620 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 33,620 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 29,215 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 29,193 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2005 23,671 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX9?

Based on 1,322 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
693
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 19
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
reflector on motorcycle missing 12
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T847 RCG is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9 in Green with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki ZX9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 34,737 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZX9 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T847 RCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX9 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki ZX9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T847 RCG registered?

T847 RCG is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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