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M156 XHY

1995 Kawasaki ZXR750

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

39,360 mi
Last recorded39,360 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki ZXR75025,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM156 XHY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZXR750
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 39,360 miles

side stand pivot worn

Fail 9 Sep 2023 39,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

side stand pivot worn

Fail 29 Jul 2023 39,350 miles

Brake lever insecure broken (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

side stand pivot worn

Pass 13 Aug 2022 38,426 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 38,395 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 38,336 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 38,100 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 37,884 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 37,402 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 37,093 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 36,036 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 35,236 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 34,564 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 32,668 miles

rear tyre worn low

Pass 14 Apr 2010 28,972 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2010 28,965 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 27,683 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 27,677 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

throttle housing not secured to handle bar

Pass 24 Oct 2007 27,149 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 27,143 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2007 27,143 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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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M156 XHY is a 1995 Kawasaki ZXR750 in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1995 Kawasaki ZXR750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 25,498 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 M156 XHY, 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 31 years old, this Kawasaki ZXR750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M156 XHY registered?

M156 XHY is a 1995 Kawasaki ZXR750, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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