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R176 VLH

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

17,647 mi
Last recorded17,647 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR176 VLH
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 17,647 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 17,069 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 17,058 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivot has excessive free play (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 16,872 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 16,854 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 16,844 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 16,687 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 16,687 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 16,400 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 16,354 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 16,331 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 16,331 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Aug 2013 16,157 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

offside fork dust seal perrished

Fail 1 May 2012 15,594 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 May 2012 15,594 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 15,350 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 15,096 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 15,091 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 14,066 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2007

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2007

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2006 12,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 12,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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R176 VLH is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R176 VLH, 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 R176 VLH registered?

R176 VLH is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R176 VLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R176 VLH shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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