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R105 LGP

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

50,835 mi
Last recorded50,835 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 LGP
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 50,835 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 46,963 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 43,051 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 43,515 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 41,194 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 39,291 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 39,280 miles

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 37,375 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 37,363 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey No BSAU marks (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted play in floating disc (3.2.A1m)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 May 2016 32,004 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all four indicators (1.5.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 19 May 2016 31,985 miles

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)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam dip beam works,main beam fails to illuminate from both lights when switch is operated. (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all four indicators (1.5.1b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 May 2015 30,070 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 30,022 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Leg shield insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 28,934 miles

O/s fairing panel not secure.

Fail 7 Mar 2014 28,929 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

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

O/s fairing panel not secure.

Pass 10 Dec 2012 27,436 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 27,412 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 26,324 miles

Front Upper Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 22,677 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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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R105 LGP is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R105 LGP, 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 R105 LGP registered?

R105 LGP is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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