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G90 GNG

1989 Kawasaki Zxr

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,958 mi
Last recorded48,958 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki Zxr35,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG90 GNG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZxr
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 48,958 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 48,950 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 48,946 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 48,916 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 48,495 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 47,993 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2019 47,992 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 47,884 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 47,882 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2013 47,768 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 47,762 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2011 47,472 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 47,472 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 47,095 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 46,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 46,854 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 45,586 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 45,586 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 43,754 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 43,750 miles

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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G90 GNG is a 1989 Kawasaki Zxr in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1989 Kawasaki Zxr models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 35,016 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 G90 GNG, 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 37 years old, this Kawasaki Zxr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G90 GNG is a 1989 Kawasaki Zxr, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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