MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,476 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
50% OF REAR LIGHT WORKING
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
50% OF REAR LIGHT WORKING
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-7R?
Based on 36,749 MOT tests across 3,673 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R242 FGP is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 R242 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 R242 FGP registered?
R242 FGP is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 22 May 1998.
Is R242 FGP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R242 FGP shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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