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G201 USP

1990 Kawasaki Zzr

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,803 mi
Last recorded82,803 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki Zzr38,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG201 USP
MakeKawasaki
ModelZzr
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2021 82,803 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure handlebar (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2020 78,749 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 78,749 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 73,463 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 69,089 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 69,089 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 63,905 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 61,036 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 56,069 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 21 Feb 2015 55,721 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 51,290 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 46,341 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 40,962 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 40,296 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 40,291 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2009 40,257 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2009 40,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 39,431 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 39,390 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 37,805 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 36,800 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 36,800 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zzr?

Based on 6,151 MOT tests across 615 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
813
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
615
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 115
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 90
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 87
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 74
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 54
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G201 USP is a 1990 Kawasaki Zzr in Black with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1990 Kawasaki Zzr models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 38,522 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 Zzr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G201 USP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zzr typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 36 years old, this Kawasaki Zzr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G201 USP is a 1990 Kawasaki Zzr, first registered on 4 May 1990.

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