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G899 SMW

1990 Kawasaki Zzr

Green Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,899 mi
Last recorded63,899 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki Zzr38,522 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG899 SMW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZzr
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 63,899 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 63,555 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 20 Jul 2013 63,544 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 62,787 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 62,787 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 62,753 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 6 Jul 2007 53,477 miles

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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G899 SMW is a 1990 Kawasaki Zzr in Green with a 592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G899 SMW, 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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What year was G899 SMW registered?

G899 SMW is a 1990 Kawasaki Zzr, first registered on 5 May 1990.

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