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N486 DDY

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

37,129 mi
Last recorded37,129 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN486 DDY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 37,129 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 36,927 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 33,975 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 33,625 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 32,937 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 32,086 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 31,306 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 30,426 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 30,395 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen kicking wrong way (4.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2016 29,892 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 29,461 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Apr 2008 28,951 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 28,951 miles

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 10 May 2007 28,731 miles

front and rear brakes in generally poor condition

Pass 18 Mar 2006 25,033 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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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N486 DDY is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N486 DDY, 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 N486 DDY registered?

N486 DDY is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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