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F172 BJK

1989 Kawasaki ZXR750

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

31,071 mi
Last recorded31,071 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki ZXR75033,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF172 BJK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZXR750
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 31,071 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 30,980 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 30,774 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 30,774 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 30,774 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 30,017 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 30,011 miles

Front Suspension component likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2017 26,838 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 26,838 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 26,833 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 26,794 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

rear number plate small with irregular letters and numbers

Pass 12 Jun 2008 26,794 miles

rear number plate small with irregular letters and numbers

Pass 17 May 2007 26,492 miles

Rear number plate, small in size and irregular numbers and letters

Pass 2 Jun 2006 26,075 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 17 May 2006 26,068 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZXR750?

Based on 14,736 MOT tests across 2,313 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
463
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 503
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 294
reflector on motorcycle missing 219
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 217
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 209
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F172 BJK is a 1989 Kawasaki ZXR750 in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Kawasaki ZXR750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 33,668 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZXR750 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 503 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F172 BJK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZXR750 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Kawasaki ZXR750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F172 BJK is a 1989 Kawasaki ZXR750, first registered on 5 April 1989.

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