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R32 MSO

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

38,386 mi
Last recorded38,386 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR32 MSO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 38,386 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2026 38,386 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2025 37,580 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

clutch lever bent

offside rear axle adjuster bolt bent

plug repair in rear tyre

rear axle locking split pin not inserted correctly

Fail 29 Aug 2025 37,576 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls front brake lamp inoperative (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced nearside light inoperative (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

clutch lever bent

offside rear axle adjuster bolt bent

plug repair in rear tyre

rear axle locking split pin not inserted correctly

Pass 29 Apr 2023 37,495 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside chain adjuster bolt excessively bent

Rear spindle lock device poorly fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2022 36,495 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 35,319 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 34,796 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 34,166 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 34,166 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Direction indicator not working both rear indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected not returning freely (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 32,905 miles

Nearside handlebar has sharp spike end

Fail 16 Jun 2017 32,902 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Brake component defective due to a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength rear brake caliper not fitted correctly and wheel not turning freely (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside handlebar has sharp spike end

Pass 11 Apr 2016 31,702 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 30,056 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 28,814 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 27,499 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 25,281 miles

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

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

number plate light inoperative

Pass 10 May 2007 21,781 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 20,654 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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R32 MSO is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R32 MSO, 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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R32 MSO is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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