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R748 VGC

1998 Kawasaki Zx 900-C1

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,934 mi
Last recorded2,934 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Zx 900-C123,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR748 VGC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 900-C1
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 2,934 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 2,365 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 2,361 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 2,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 2,293 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zx 900-C1?

Based on 728 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
930
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
139
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 13
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 6
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6
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R748 VGC is a 1998 Kawasaki Zx 900-C1 in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki Zx 900-C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 23,824 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 Zx 900-C1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R748 VGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zx 900-C1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki Zx 900-C1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R748 VGC registered?

R748 VGC is a 1998 Kawasaki Zx 900-C1, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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