1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R 0.9L Petrol · R584 DVF

The 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R presents a stable roadworthiness status with no recorded defects across its recent MOT history. The latest test on 5 March 2026 at 26,952 miles returned a clean pass, continuing an unbroken sequence of satisfactory results. The maintenance trend shows no worsening or emerging faults; the machine has cleared every examination without advisories since at least 2019. Recorded mileage sits at 26,952 against an age of roughly 28 years, equating to about 963 miles annually. The tests confirm light use: the 2019 entry shows 25,701 miles, rising to 25,991 by April 2020, then 26,388 in April 2022, 26,633 in July 2023, and 26,952 in March 2026. A gap exists between the 2020 and 2022 tests, yet accumulation stayed low at under 400 miles per year throughout. Sparse but clean records imply the vendor or prior keepers stored the bike for extended periods rather than riding hard. A buyer should still inspect in person for issues low-mileage standing machines develop unseen by the MOT. Long idle spells invite degraded suspension bushes, stiff fork seals, and corrosion on structural frame points or exhaust systems that a pass certificate will not detail. The tester noted no binding calipers or worn brake discs, but check the braking system for pitting and confirm tyre sidewall condition given the age. Verify the chain and sprocket wear, plus electrical connections, as intermittent use accelerates oxidation in those areas. The absence of advisories is reassuring, though a pre-purchase inspection remains prudent on a 28-year-old motorcycle with this usage profile.