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F290 EVG

1997 Kawasaki Zxr

Green Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

44,687 mi
Last recorded44,687 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Zxr27,977 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF290 EVG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZxr
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 44,687 miles

day light hours test only

Pass 30 Mar 2023 44,687 miles

no light at time of test

Pass 21 Aug 2015 39,676 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 39,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 35,746 miles

Gearlever loose inc to gearbox linkage

R/h front brake disc clean

Fail 26 Jun 2014 35,729 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Gearlever loose inc to gearbox linkage

R/h front brake disc clean

Pass 3 Jun 2013 34,709 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 17 May 2013 34,503 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front suspension assembly component missing (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nail in rear tyre

Off side front flasher lamp loose at mounting,

Pass 15 Jun 2012 33,739 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 33,739 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 30,600 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 30,600 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 29,360 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2010 29,360 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 27,585 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 24,446 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zxr?

Based on 2,772 MOT tests across 326 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
660
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
326
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 60
reflector on motorcycle missing 51
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 44
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32
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F290 EVG is a 1997 Kawasaki Zxr in Green with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki Zxr models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 27,977 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 Zxr fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F290 EVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zxr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Kawasaki Zxr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F290 EVG registered?

F290 EVG is a 1997 Kawasaki Zxr, first registered on 12 March 1997.

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