1989 Kawasaki ZX900-A5 0.9L Petrol · G505 OVA

The 1989 Kawasaki ZX900-A5 presents a stable roadworthiness trend with no active defects. The most recent test on 20 March 2026 at 40,051 miles returned a clean pass, following passes on 16 August 2024 at 39,711 miles and 26 July 2023 at 39,270 miles. The maintenance record shows no advisories or mechanical faults across these three modern entries, indicating the machine has been kept to a roadworthy standard in recent years. Recorded mileage sits at 40,051 against 37 years of age, an average of roughly 1,082 miles per year. The test history reveals a fourteen-year gap between 20 May 2009 and the 2023 renewal, with only 125 miles added between 2023 and 2026. On 20 May 2009 the bike failed and passed on the same day at 38,145 miles, though the record lists no defects for either outcome, suggesting an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault. The sparse, clean entries point to light use and limited standing evidence of neglect. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, fork seals, and brake calipers given the long 2009 to 2023 dormancy period. Standing time promotes corrosion on structural frames, exhaust systems, and brake discs that a pass certificate may not capture if surface condition stayed within limits. The low annual mileage implies gentle riding but demands scrutiny of perished rubber components, tyre sidewall cracking, and fuel system degradation from ethanol exposure. Verify chain and sprocket wear, clutch operation, and electrical integrity before purchase, as MOT tests do not assess running gear longevity under load.