MOT History from tests of petrol KAWASAKI ZXR750s year 1993

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Pass percent:75.80%

(The average a petrol KAWASAKI ZXR750 year 1993 passes without issue)

Based on:1,760 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	74
Registration plate issues	49
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	32
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	21
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	19
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	19
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	18
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	17
Registration plate lamp issues	14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	12
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	11
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	10
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	9
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	9
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	9
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	9
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	9
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	8
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	8
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	8
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	8
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	7
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	7
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	7
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	7
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\|	6
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	6
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	5
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	5
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	5
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	5
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	5
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	5
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	4
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	4
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	4
Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	4
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	4
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	4
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	4
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	3
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	3
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	3
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	3
Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	3
Rear Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	3
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	3
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	3
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	3
Rear Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	3
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	3
Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	3
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Offside Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	3
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	3
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	3
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	3
Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts \|3.2.B2c\|	2
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	2
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	2
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Indicator tell tale not functioning \|1.5.2\|	2
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	2
Offside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Front Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	2
Horn is not a constant note \|1.7.3c\|	2
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	2
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Nearside Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	2
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	2
Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	2
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	2
Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	2
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	2
Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	2
Front Brake lever insecure \|3.1.2a\|	2
Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	2
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	2
Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	2
Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake \|3.3.A1b\|	2
Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	2
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	2
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Nearside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Offside Front Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	2
Nearside Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	2
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	74
Registration plate issues	49
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	32
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	21
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	19
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	19
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	18
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	17
Registration plate lamp issues	14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	12
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	11
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	10
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	9
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	9
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	9
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	9
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	9
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	8
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	8
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	8
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	8
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	7
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	7
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	7
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	7
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\|	6
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	6
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	5
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	5
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	5
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	5
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	5
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	5
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	4
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	4
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	4
Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	4
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	4
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	4
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	4
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	3
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	3
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	3
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	3
Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	3
Rear Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	3
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	3
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	3
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	3
Rear Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	3
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	3
Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	3
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Offside Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	3
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	3
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	3
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	3
Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts \|3.2.B2c\|	2
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	2
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	2
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Indicator tell tale not functioning \|1.5.2\|	2
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	2
Offside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Front Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	2
Horn is not a constant note \|1.7.3c\|	2
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	2
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Nearside Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	2
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	2
Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	2
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	2
Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	2
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	2
Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	2
Front Brake lever insecure \|3.1.2a\|	2
Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	2
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	2
Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	2
Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake \|3.3.A1b\|	2
Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	2
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	2
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Nearside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Offside Front Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	2
Nearside Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	2
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))	2

MOT History from tests of petrol KAWASAKI ZXR750s year 1993

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