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R353 FGC

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

28,403 mi
Last recorded28,403 miles
Recorded on18 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR353 FGC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2010 28,403 miles

chain and sprockets near end of life

Fail 18 May 2010 28,403 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

chain and sprockets near end of life

Pass 21 Feb 2009 22,817 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 22,066 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 21,010 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 14 Aug 2007 21,010 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 19,680 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

slight travel to front brake lever

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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R353 FGC is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R353 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R353 FGC?

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What year was R353 FGC registered?

R353 FGC is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 23 February 1998.

Is R353 FGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R353 FGC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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