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R117 WOH

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

43,454 mi
Last recorded43,454 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 WOH
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 43,454 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cut in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2022 42,449 miles

Rear tyre has a number of minor cuts within the center line of the tread area (on the limit)

Pass 18 May 2021 41,856 miles

Front brake lever travel isnt very smooth

Pass 30 May 2020 41,689 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2019 41,689 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front front tyre worn unevenly

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Aug 2019 41,689 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2018 39,927 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 35,186 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 31 Jul 2017 35,186 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 Aug 2016 34,561 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 34,561 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 33,787 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 32,072 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 30,453 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 30,442 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 23,979 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 23,979 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 23,919 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 23,675 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 23,675 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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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R117 WOH is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R117 WOH, 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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R117 WOH is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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