1998 Kawasaki ZX9R 0.9L Petrol · R89 AOU
1998 Kawasaki ZX9R (0.9L, petrol). First registered 23 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 85,791 km. MOT valid until 06 Jul 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- KAWASAKI ZX9R
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Odometer
- 85,791 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R89 AOU Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 85,791 km recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R89 AOU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Kawasaki Zx9R (R89 AOU) between March 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 8 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)”; “Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)”; “Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)”.
R89 AOU Odometer History
- 11/03/200668,124 km
- 13/03/200668,124 km
- 24/03/200771,641 km+3,517 km
- 15/05/200875,846 km+4,205 km
- 20/05/200875,846 km
- 05/06/201080,233 km+4,387 km
- 10/06/201080,233 mi
- 13/11/201282,436 km
- 13/05/201483,510 mi
- 15/05/201483,510 mi
- 08/05/201585,532 km
- 27/06/201985,546 km+14 km
- 08/07/202685,791 km+245 km
- 08/07/202685,791 km
Average of roughly 869 km per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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