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R75 BKP

1998 Kawasaki ZXR750

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

60,020 mi
Last recorded60,020 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZXR75027,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR75 BKP
MakeKawasaki
ModelZXR750
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 60,020 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 58,991 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 56,136 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 53,632 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 53,621 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear shock spring has corrosion but not to excess

Pass 15 May 2020 53,204 miles

front brake light switch perminitly diconected

Pass 24 May 2019 52,826 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 52,826 miles

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

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 51,237 miles

rear no plate lettering slightly smaller

Pass 23 Aug 2016 50,223 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 48,315 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 46,777 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 45,874 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 45,874 miles

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

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

Offside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2012 44,753 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2012 43,244 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

R/H handlebar slightly bent.

Pass 26 Mar 2011 40,884 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2011 40,884 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 39,267 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 37,836 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 35,093 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 34,275 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 32,530 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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R75 BKP is a 1998 Kawasaki ZXR750 in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R75 BKP, 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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R75 BKP is a 1998 Kawasaki ZXR750, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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