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R278 FGC

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

20,220 mi
Last recorded20,220 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR278 FGC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 20,220 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 20,214 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 20,201 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 20,029 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 20,029 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2009 20,009 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 19,938 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 19,841 miles

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

rear no plate light not fitted

Fail 4 May 2007 19,841 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

rear no plate light not fitted

Pass 9 May 2006 19,322 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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R278 FGC is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 748cc 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 R278 FGC, 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 R278 FGC registered?

R278 FGC is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 16 February 1998.

Is R278 FGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R278 FGC 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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