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S827 JRV

1998 Kawasaki Zzr

Maroon Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

25,870 mi
Last recorded25,870 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Zzr28,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS827 JRV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZzr
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2024 25,870 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements on left lock (7.7 (c))

Offside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 May 2023 25,857 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 25,855 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2022 25,314 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 25,309 miles

Handlebar retaining device missing (2.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 24,942 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 36,589 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 29,241 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2014 29,241 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 27,544 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2013 27,544 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 27,516 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2011 27,516 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 20,904 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 20,899 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 18,519 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 18,393 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zzr?

Based on 6,151 MOT tests across 615 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
813
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
615
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 115
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 90
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 87
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 74
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 54
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S827 JRV is a 1998 Kawasaki Zzr in Maroon with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki Zzr models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 28,744 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 Zzr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S827 JRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zzr typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki Zzr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S827 JRV is a 1998 Kawasaki Zzr, first registered on 8 August 1998.

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