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J666 SMM

1998 Kawasaki ZXR750

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

23,201 mi
Last recorded23,201 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZXR75027,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ666 SMM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZXR750
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 23,201 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 22,983 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 22,953 miles

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2014 22,742 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 22,026 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake binding slightly.

Fail 7 May 2013 22,026 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

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

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

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

front brake binding slightly.

Fail 18 Apr 2013 22,008 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

front brake binding slightly.

Pass 26 Apr 2012 21,586 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 21,571 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 20,795 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

chain links slightly siezed, found tight spots in chain.

front brake lever hard when brake lever applied.

Pass 22 Apr 2010 20,100 miles

rear brake pads starting to get low.

rear chain rusty and partly siezed links, recommend lubricating.

Fail 16 Apr 2010 20,100 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

front tyre getting low on 2mm.

rear brake pads starting to get low.

rear chain rusty and partly siezed links, recommend lubricating.

Pass 25 Apr 2009 18,503 miles

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

front brake binding slightly.

Fail 21 Apr 2009 18,449 miles

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

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

front brake binding slightly.

Fail 26 Mar 2009 18,420 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

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

front brakes binding slightly.

raer chain rusty and links are slightly seized.

Pass 13 Nov 2007 17,617 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 17,450 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 16,488 miles

Exhaust on noisey side, advise repacement

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZXR750?

Based on 14,736 MOT tests across 2,313 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
463
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 503
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 294
reflector on motorcycle missing 219
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 217
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 209
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J666 SMM is a 1998 Kawasaki ZXR750 in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki ZXR750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 27,744 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 ZXR750 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 503 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J666 SMM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZXR750 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki ZXR750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J666 SMM is a 1998 Kawasaki ZXR750, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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