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R147 FUD

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

21,237 mi
Last recorded21,237 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR147 FUD
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 21,237 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 21,237 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 21,130 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

clutch lever pivot slightly worn

front and rear tyre pressures low and re-inflated

gear lever pivot slightly worn

Pass 25 Mar 2011 21,098 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 21,088 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 20,727 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 20,296 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 19,757 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 17,623 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 17,623 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.4)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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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R147 FUD 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 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 R147 FUD, 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 R147 FUD registered?

R147 FUD is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 19 February 1998.

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