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1992 Kawasaki ZXR750 0.7L Petrol · J488 MHR

J488 MHR

1992 Kawasaki ZXR750 (0.7L, petrol). First registered 21 May 1992. Recorded mileage 29,614 miles. MOT expired on 04 Apr 2023.

Make & Model
KAWASAKI ZXR750
Year / Origin
1992
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 04 Apr 2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
29,614 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 0.7L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 04 Apr 2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1992
Engine
749cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The most recent MOT entry from 5 April 2022 shows a passed roadworthiness test at 29,614 miles, yet the same date also records a failed test at identical mileage with no defects listed. This contradictory pair of outcomes leaves the true status unresolved. The maintenance trend cannot be classed as stable, worsening, or improving given only two same-day records and no longitudinal fault data. At roughly 34 years old the machine has covered 29,614 miles, an average of about 871 miles per year. The 2022 test marks the only documented checkpoint in the supplied history. Such low annual use over a long span suggests extended standing periods, which on a 1992 sports machine raises the risk of seized calipers, hardened suspension bushes, and tyre sidewall degradation rather than high-mileage drivetrain wear. The absence of recorded advisories or defects across both 2022 entries means no recurring mechanical faults are evidenced in the data. A buyer should still physically verify structural integrity for corrosion around the frame and swinging arm, check brake discs for pitting after years of inactivity, and confirm the coil springs and suspension linkages move freely without binding. Given the same-day pass and fail with no defects noted, the buyer must obtain the DVSA failure reason from the physical certificate before purchase. The clean mileage log offers no assurance on consumables replaced during storage. A pre-purchase inspection by a Kawasaki-trained technician remains essential.

J488 MHR Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/04/2022
  • 29,614 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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J488 MHR Mileage History

  1. 05/04/202229,614 mi
  2. 05/04/202229,614 mi

Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

J488 MHR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Kawasaki Zxr750 (J488 MHR) between April 2022 and April 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 05 April 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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