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R308 DND

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

22,231 mi
Last recorded22,231 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR308 DND
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 22,231 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 21,188 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 21,188 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 20,776 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 19,837 miles

rear light has built in winkers that uses half the rear light that goes off when winkers are on??. [advised on ] will ask question at refresher coarse

Fail 4 Aug 2010 17,992 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 17,992 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 16,893 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 17,688 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 17,688 miles

Centre Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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R308 DND 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 R308 DND, 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 R308 DND registered?

R308 DND is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 6 July 1998.

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