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R26 MTO

1998 Kawasaki Zzr

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,611 mi
Last recorded78,611 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Zzr28,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 MTO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZzr
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 78,611 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 77,628 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 72,852 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 72,038 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 15 Apr 2017 72,038 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 71,953 miles

tape on headlight to deflect kick up on right

Pass 12 Oct 2013 71,565 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 71,565 miles

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

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 62,359 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 56,750 miles

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

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

No front mudguard fitted

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 56,750 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

No front mudguard fitted

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 54,657 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 54,657 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Throttle grip deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2009 51,542 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

NO FRONT MUDGUARD FITTED

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 51,510 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

Nearside Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Front Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 47,411 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 40,638 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 40,635 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

excessive front brake lever travel

Fail 17 Nov 2006 35,223 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Nearside rear side light not working

Pass 17 Nov 2006 35,223 miles

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

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

Nearside rear side light not working

Pass 19 Nov 2005 32,496 miles

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

fr tyre pressure req,s attn

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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R26 MTO is a 1998 Kawasaki Zzr in Black with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R26 MTO, 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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What year was R26 MTO registered?

R26 MTO is a 1998 Kawasaki Zzr, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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