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R340 YLK

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

36,836 mi
Last recorded36,836 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR340 YLK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 36,836 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 36,836 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 36,121 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear SLIGHT BEND ON REAR DISC

Fail 13 Sep 2022 36,107 miles

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

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2015 34,055 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 34,055 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 33,609 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 33,602 miles

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

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)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 32,156 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 32,156 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

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

Nearside 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 14 Nov 2008 30,831 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 30,830 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 25,585 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 24,361 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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R340 YLK is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R340 YLK, 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 R340 YLK registered?

R340 YLK is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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