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R214 MJH

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

24,956 mi
Last recorded24,956 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR214 MJH
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 24,956 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 24,189 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 23,059 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 22,563 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 22,349 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 22,349 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 22,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 22,073 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 21,864 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 21,507 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2007 21,507 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Centre Rear Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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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R214 MJH is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R214 MJH, 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 R214 MJH registered?

R214 MJH is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 17 January 1998.

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