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J398 HMC

1992 Kawasaki ZXR750

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

23,775 mi
Last recorded23,775 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki ZXR75030,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ398 HMC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZXR750
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 23,775 miles

Rear Tyre Wall Slightly Cracked

Fail 1 Jun 2020 23,775 miles

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

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre Wall Slightly Cracked

Pass 14 Mar 2012 23,442 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 23,442 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 20,917 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 20,917 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 47,133 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 47,129 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 47,129 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 17 Oct 2008 46,835 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 46,835 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 46,581 miles

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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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J398 HMC is a 1992 Kawasaki ZXR750 in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1992 Kawasaki ZXR750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 30,701 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 J398 HMC, 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 34 years old, this Kawasaki ZXR750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J398 HMC registered?

J398 HMC is a 1992 Kawasaki ZXR750, first registered on 27 January 1992.

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