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R1 COM

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

20,233 mi
Last recorded20,233 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 COM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 20,233 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 20,155 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 20,049 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 19,845 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 19,382 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 19,052 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 18,524 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 17,452 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 17,452 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 17,444 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 17,270 miles

rear brake pads near to wear limit will need changing soon

Pass 2 May 2014 16,329 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 12,722 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 12,111 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 11,589 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 11,394 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 10,874 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 10,296 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 9,416 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 9,120 miles

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

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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R1 COM is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R1 COM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R1 COM registered?

R1 COM is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R1 COM safe to buy?

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