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R166 FGP

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

37,505 mi
Last recorded37,505 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR166 FGP
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 37,505 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 36,342 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Fail 3 Sep 2019 36,342 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake caliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 19 May 2018 35,489 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 34,887 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 33,892 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 31,850 miles

all indicators discoloured

Pass 28 Jan 2014 25,569 miles

1 rear light not working

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.2.B2a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 22,330 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 22,037 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 19,765 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 19,109 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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R166 FGP is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R166 FGP, 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 R166 FGP registered?

R166 FGP is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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