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M69 BMB

1998 Kawasaki ZXR750

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

12,296 mi
Last recorded12,296 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZXR75027,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM69 BMB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZXR750
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 12,296 miles

Rear Cush drive rubbers worn

Fail 20 Aug 2026 12,275 miles

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

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

Rear Cush drive rubbers worn

Pass 21 Aug 2025 11,684 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Cush drive rubbers worn

Fail 12 Aug 2025 11,637 miles

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

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Cush drive rubbers worn

Pass 13 Apr 2023 11,347 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 10,585 miles

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

motorcycle in "Very Good" condition for age

tape on both headlamp lenses

Fail 19 Jun 2021 10,585 miles

Headlamp aim too high o/s and n/s aims, kick ups to o/s (4.1.2 (a))

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

motorcycle in "Very Good" condition for age

tape on both headlamp lenses

Pass 22 Jun 2019 9,536 miles

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

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

advise condition of starter button

o/s dip beam not working,,, 1 of 2 headlamps

steering operation, cables slightly chaffing, on lock to lock

Pass 3 Aug 2017 9,327 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low front brake (3.2.B1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre 1.9mm (4.1.3(ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

dip beam not working on o/s,, recommend check

Pass 4 Aug 2016 9,181 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low front brake (3.2.B1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm in place (4.1.3(ii))

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering on left lock,, cables (2.1.2a)

dip beam not working on o/s ,, recommend check

rear suspension, slightly stiff in operation

Pass 2 May 2015 8,588 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 31 May 2011 8,563 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

dip beam not working on offside?

Pass 15 Apr 2010 8,253 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front position lamp only on nearside lamp

headlamp dip beam only works on nearside lamp

Pass 7 Apr 2009 8,104 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front brake noisy in operation

offside no dip beam, advise check

Fail 7 Apr 2009 8,104 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front brake noisy in operation

offside no dip beam, advise check

Pass 12 Apr 2007 6,914 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 6,224 miles

Advise object in rear tyre

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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M69 BMB is a 1998 Kawasaki ZXR750 in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 M69 BMB, 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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M69 BMB is a 1998 Kawasaki ZXR750, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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