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J558 JAB

1994 Kawasaki Zx

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

8,471 mi
Last recorded8,471 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki Zx28,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ558 JAB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 8,471 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 8,329 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 7,954 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 7,723 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 7,300 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 6,927 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 5,056 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 4,092 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 1,383 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 17 May 2014 34,682 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 May 2013 34,228 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 33,513 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 30,544 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 30,493 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 28,466 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 24,412 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 23,485 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 23,462 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zx?

Based on 43,635 MOT tests across 6,325 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
6,325
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 63
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J558 JAB is a 1994 Kawasaki Zx in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1994 Kawasaki Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 28,678 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Zx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J558 JAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zx typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 32 years old, this Kawasaki Zx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J558 JAB registered?

J558 JAB is a 1994 Kawasaki Zx, first registered on 17 August 1994.

Is J558 JAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J558 JAB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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