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R245 EOW

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,691 mi
Last recorded18,691 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR245 EOW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2009 18,691 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

twin tail lights only offside light working but both stops working

Fail 13 Jul 2009 18,691 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.3c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

twin tail lights only offside light working but both stops working

Pass 5 Jun 2008 18,580 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 17,817 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 17,797 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4)

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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R245 EOW is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R245 EOW, 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 R245 EOW registered?

R245 EOW is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R245 EOW safe to buy?

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