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J771 JOU

1998 Kawasaki Zzr

Blue Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

22,104 mi
Last recorded22,104 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Zzr28,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ771 JOU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZzr
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 22,104 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 21,127 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 18,115 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 33,610 miles

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

rev counter glass broken

Fail 21 Mar 2018 33,610 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp tail light/stop light (1.1.3b)

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

rev counter glass broken

Pass 24 Mar 2017 24,361 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 24,327 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 23,811 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 21,925 miles

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

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 21,925 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 20,717 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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J771 JOU is a 1998 Kawasaki Zzr in Blue with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki Zzr models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 28,744 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 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 J771 JOU, 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 28 years old, this Kawasaki Zzr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J771 JOU is a 1998 Kawasaki Zzr, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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