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G995 SMV

1990 Kawasaki Zzr

Black Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

72,008 mi
Last recorded72,008 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki Zzr38,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG995 SMV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZzr
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 72,008 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 71,100 miles

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 70,137 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear suspension slightly stiff

Pass 24 Nov 2022 69,211 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 69,211 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 69,201 miles

Front Brake caliper leaking both calipers (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Fuel cap leaking leaking from around key hole area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working when pedal operated (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking on (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front brake lever bent

Pass 5 Nov 2021 67,984 miles

Front coolant leaking

Fail 5 Nov 2021 67,984 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front coolant leaking

Pass 19 Nov 2020 66,983 miles

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 66,973 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front mudguard broken. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 65,878 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 64,564 miles

Pillion footrests removed at time of test.

Fail 25 Apr 2017 64,564 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure C clip missing. (6.2.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 62,187 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 60,137 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 58,652 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 55,760 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 48,484 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 47,543 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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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G995 SMV is a 1990 Kawasaki Zzr in Black with a 592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 G995 SMV, 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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G995 SMV is a 1990 Kawasaki Zzr, first registered on 28 April 1990.

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