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R282 SLH

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

30,450 mi
Last recorded30,450 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR282 SLH
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 30,450 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 28,372 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 27,302 miles

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 27,289 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear brake caliper fouling rear disc

Pass 7 Jul 2016 24,825 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 24,817 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 24,725 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 23,959 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 23,951 miles

Brake hose stretched by steering movement (3.2.B3b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 23,762 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 23,232 miles

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

clearance between swing arm and exhaust

front brakes binding and fluctuating

Pass 1 Apr 2011 23,232 miles

clearance between swing arm and exhaust

front brakes binding and fluctuating

Pass 4 Nov 2009 21,715 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 21,715 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Outer Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2007 20,476 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 19,085 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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R282 SLH is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R282 SLH, 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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R282 SLH is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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