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R263 VFJ

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

45,339 mi
Last recorded45,339 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR263 VFJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 45,339 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 45,339 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 May 2012 44,671 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 22 May 2012 44,671 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 43,799 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Oil leak

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 10 May 2011 43,790 miles

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

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Oil leak

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 43,784 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

fairing slightly insecure

Pass 31 Mar 2010 39,125 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 38,116 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 38,116 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 36,618 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 36,602 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 26 May 2006 32,345 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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R263 VFJ is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 R263 VFJ, 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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R263 VFJ is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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