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R137 LKH

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

23,341 mi
Last recorded23,341 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 LKH
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2025 23,341 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Lower linkage bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Chain guard missing ()

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

Front Both calipers have no brake pad tension plates.

Pass 16 May 2023 22,571 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 22,551 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2011 22,551 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)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 21,563 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 21,563 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2007 19,464 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 19,464 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 18,863 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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R137 LKH is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R137 LKH, 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 R137 LKH registered?

R137 LKH is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R137 LKH safe to buy?

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