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R253 EOW

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

44,791 mi
Last recorded44,791 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR253 EOW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2023 44,791 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 44,306 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 43,966 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 43,497 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 43,497 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 43,025 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 42,435 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 39,389 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 38,367 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 36,162 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 34,992 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 33,547 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 32,556 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 31,279 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 30,440 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 29,904 miles

Rear indicators partially obscured by registration plate. (Less than 50%)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 29,075 miles

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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R253 EOW is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R253 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R253 EOW registered?

R253 EOW is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R253 EOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R253 EOW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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