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H281 BTP

1990 Kawasaki ZXR750

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,085 mi
Last recorded23,085 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki ZXR75032,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH281 BTP
MakeKawasaki
ModelZXR750
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 23,085 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 23,040 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 23,038 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine tickover erratic

Pass 3 Sep 2007 20,775 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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H281 BTP is a 1990 Kawasaki ZXR750 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Kawasaki ZXR750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 32,058 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 ZXR750 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 503 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H281 BTP, 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 36 years old, this Kawasaki ZXR750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H281 BTP is a 1990 Kawasaki ZXR750, first registered on 2 August 1990.

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