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R965 AJC

1998 Kawasaki Zxr

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

30,114 mi
Last recorded30,114 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Zxr28,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR965 AJC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZxr
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 30,114 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 28,175 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 28,175 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 27,794 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 27,778 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil n/s and o/s (2.3.3)

Pass 22 May 2015 25,711 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 May 2015 25,711 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 3 May 2014 24,707 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 23,502 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 23,502 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 22,660 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2011 22,660 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 22,493 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 28 Mar 2009 22,420 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 20,947 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

front mudguard bolt missing.

pillion seat not fitted at time of test.

Fail 14 Apr 2008 20,947 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

front mudguard bolt missing.

pillion seat not fitted at time of test.

Pass 15 May 2007 20,653 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

rear footrests missing but sufficient room for feet on hanger brackets.

Fail 24 May 2006 17,227 miles

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 May 2006 17,227 miles

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

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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R965 AJC is a 1998 Kawasaki Zxr in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R965 AJC, 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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R965 AJC is a 1998 Kawasaki Zxr, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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