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R124 MTV

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,659 mi
Last recorded24,659 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR124 MTV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 24,659 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 30 Mar 2015 24,630 miles

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 24,404 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 23,821 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 23,603 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 23,538 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 23,408 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 23,408 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 22,596 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 21,271 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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R124 MTV is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R124 MTV, 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 R124 MTV registered?

R124 MTV is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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