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N478 CAJ

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,036 mi
Last recorded17,036 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN478 CAJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011 17,036 miles

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 17,036 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 16,738 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 15,476 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 15,462 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 14,993 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-7R?

Based on 36,749 MOT tests across 3,673 vehicles.

81.4%
Pass Rate
662
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
3,673
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 649
reflector on motorcycle missing 561
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 450
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 425
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 375
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N478 CAJ is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 22,709 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 ZX-7R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N478 CAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX-7R typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-7R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N478 CAJ registered?

N478 CAJ is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 23 June 1998.

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