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N974 JLT

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

15,449 mi
Last recorded15,449 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN974 JLT
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 15,449 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 14,986 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 14,826 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 14,826 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 14,007 miles

Rear brake light switch requires adjustment

front brake mechanism on handle bars fowling on clocks

Fail 3 Jul 2019 14,006 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear brake light switch requires adjustment

front brake mechanism on handle bars fowling on clocks

Pass 29 May 2018 13,799 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 13,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Front tyre has slight cracking in the tread

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2007 13,626 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 13,200 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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N974 JLT is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N974 JLT, 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 N974 JLT registered?

N974 JLT is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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