MOT History from tests of petrol KAWASAKI ZXR750s year 1991

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Pass percent:72.03%

(The average a petrol KAWASAKI ZXR750 year 1991 passes without issue)

Based on:1,995 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	95
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	64
Registration plate issues	52
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	34
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	34
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	24
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	22
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	18
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	18
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	17
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	16
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	15
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	14
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	13
Registration plate lamp issues	13
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	13
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	13
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	12
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	12
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	11
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	10
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	10
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	9
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	8
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	8
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	8
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	8
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	8
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	7
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	7
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	7
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	6
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	6
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	6
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	6
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	6
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	5
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	5
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	5
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Rear Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	5
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	4
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	4
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	4
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	4
Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	4
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	4
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	4
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	4
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	4
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	4
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	4
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	4
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	4
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Steering lock stop maladjusted \|2.1.3\|	3
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables \|2.1.2c\|	3
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Nearside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Offside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	3
Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	3
Rear Brake locking device insecure \|3.2.A1e\|	3
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	3
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	3
Rear Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded \|6.2.1b\|	3
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	2
Rear position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2b\|	2
Nearside Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Offside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| insecure \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	2
Exhaust has part of the system missing \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	2
Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned \|1.4.2d\|	2
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	2
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables \|2.1.2c\|	2
Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	2
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	2
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Offside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	2
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Offside Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	2
Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking \|6.1.1c\|	2
Front Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	2
Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	2
Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	2
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	2
Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	2
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables \|2.1.2c\|	2
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts \|3.2.B2c\|	2
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	2
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	2
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	2
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.C1b\|	2
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| is excessively distorted \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| is excessively distorted \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Rear Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	2
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	95
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	64
Registration plate issues	52
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	34
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	34
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	24
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	22
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	18
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	18
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	17
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	16
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	15
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	14
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	13
Registration plate lamp issues	13
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	13
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	13
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	12
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	12
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	11
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	10
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	10
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	9
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	8
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	8
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	8
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	8
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	8
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	7
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	7
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	7
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	6
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	6
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	6
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	6
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	6
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	5
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	5
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	5
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Rear Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	5
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	4
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	4
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	4
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	4
Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	4
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	4
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	4
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	4
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	4
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	4
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	4
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	4
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	4
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Steering lock stop maladjusted \|2.1.3\|	3
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables \|2.1.2c\|	3
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Nearside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Offside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	3
Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	3
Rear Brake locking device insecure \|3.2.A1e\|	3
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	3
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	3
Rear Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded \|6.2.1b\|	3
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	2
Rear position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2b\|	2
Nearside Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Offside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| insecure \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	2
Exhaust has part of the system missing \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	2
Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned \|1.4.2d\|	2
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	2
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables \|2.1.2c\|	2
Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	2
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	2
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Offside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	2
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Offside Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	2
Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking \|6.1.1c\|	2
Front Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	2
Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	2
Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	2
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	2
Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	2
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables \|2.1.2c\|	2
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts \|3.2.B2c\|	2
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	2
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	2
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	2
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.C1b\|	2
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| is excessively distorted \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| is excessively distorted \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Rear Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	2
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	2

MOT History from tests of petrol KAWASAKI ZXR750s year 1991

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