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S597 WAN

1998 Kawasaki Zxr

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

28,830 mi
Last recorded28,830 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Zxr28,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS597 WAN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZxr
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 28,830 miles

No lights are fitted to this vehicle

Rear tyre is worn close to limit

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

only used during daylight hours, and not used at times of seriously reduced visibility

Pass 15 May 2013 28,533 miles

Exhaust is a little noisey

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

No drive chain guard fitted at time of test

No lights fitted at time of test only used during daylight hours, and not used at times of seriously reduced visibility

Pass 31 Dec 2011 57,701 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 55,688 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 50,282 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 50,148 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to excessive wear (3.2.A1i)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 45,788 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 40,453 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 40,373 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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S597 WAN is a 1998 Kawasaki Zxr in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 S597 WAN, 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 S597 WAN registered?

S597 WAN is a 1998 Kawasaki Zxr, first registered on 16 October 1998.

Is S597 WAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S597 WAN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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