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R331 OGN

1998 Kawasaki ZXR750

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

4,771 mi
Last recorded4,771 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZXR75027,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR331 OGN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZXR750
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 4,771 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 4,771 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 4,771 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 4,537 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 3,775 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 3,183 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 11,999 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front suspension has slight corrosion fork tubes have slight weaR PATCHES (2.3.8)

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

advise alloy brake fittings be regularly inspected

advise clutch operation

advise rear brake service with new pads etc

sub fame bolt bent

Fail 15 Jul 2016 11,999 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

advise alloy brake fittings be regularly inspected

advise clutch operation

advise rear brake service with new pads etc

sub fame bolt bent

Pass 10 Sep 2014 11,999 miles

Anodised alloy banjo fittings on front brake- not recommended for road use

No rear brake pedal return spring fitted

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 11,199 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 11,999 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 11,999 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 11,999 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 11,999 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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R331 OGN is a 1998 Kawasaki ZXR750 in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R331 OGN, 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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R331 OGN is a 1998 Kawasaki ZXR750, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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