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L258 HKN

1999 Kawasaki ZXR750

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

40,381 mi
Last recorded40,381 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZXR75032,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL258 HKN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZXR750
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 40,381 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 40,030 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 40,020 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST HEADER PIPES CORRODED THROUGH AT COLLECTOR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak REAR SHOCK HAS EXCESSIVE LEAK OF FLUID WITH NO DAMPENING EFFECT (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush REAR FRAME MOUNTED PIVOT WORN TO EXCESS (5.3.2 (c))

Wheel spindle locking device ineffective NO REAR LOCKING DEVICE PRESENT (5.2.1 (d))

ENGINE MISFIRING

FAIRINGS HELD WITH CABLE TIES BUT NO MOVEMENT

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 39,477 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 37,776 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 36,521 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 36,521 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 May 2020 35,588 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 35,518 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 32,543 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 32,066 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 32,066 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 32,000 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 50,127 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 49,570 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 49,570 miles

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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L258 HKN is a 1999 Kawasaki ZXR750 in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki ZXR750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 32,066 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 L258 HKN, 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 27 years old, this Kawasaki ZXR750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L258 HKN is a 1999 Kawasaki ZXR750, first registered on 16 March 1999.

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