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R68 KWS

1998 Kawasaki Zxr

Black Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

77,480 mi
Last recorded77,480 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Zxr28,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR68 KWS
MakeKawasaki
ModelZxr
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 77,480 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2025 77,462 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 77,223 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 77,002 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 76,617 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 75,771 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 74,896 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 73,904 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 73,899 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 73,560 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 73,239 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 72,116 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 71,309 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 69,276 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 69,276 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Rear wheel bearings are excessively tight (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 69,262 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 68,324 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 66,839 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 29,992 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zxr?

Based on 2,772 MOT tests across 326 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
660
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
326
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 60
reflector on motorcycle missing 51
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 44
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32
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R68 KWS is a 1998 Kawasaki Zxr in Black with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki Zxr models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 28,175 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Zxr fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R68 KWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zxr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki Zxr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R68 KWS registered?

R68 KWS is a 1998 Kawasaki Zxr, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R68 KWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R68 KWS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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