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R158 PGC

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,143 mi
Last recorded25,143 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2006
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 PGC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2006 25,143 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 25,126 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Centre Front Upper Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Nearside Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Upper Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Offside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Fuel tank insecure

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

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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R158 PGC is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R158 PGC, 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 R158 PGC registered?

R158 PGC is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R158 PGC safe to buy?

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