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R37 ACH

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

17,798 mi
Last recorded17,798 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR37 ACH
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 17,798 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 17,798 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 49,443 miles

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake disc has slight run out

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

headlamp mask fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2018 49,443 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake disc has slight run out

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

headlamp mask fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2018 49,383 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

headlamp mask fitted

n/s front brake disc has slight run out

Pass 24 Apr 2018 47,019 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit on limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

headlamp mask fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2018 47,019 miles

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)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit on limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2016 46,727 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

front brakes binding slightly

headlamp mask fitted

oil on front tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2015 46,388 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 23 Jun 2014 46,302 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 46,116 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 8 May 2012 45,987 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 45,963 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

front roller brake test indicates a slightly binding brake

Pass 19 Apr 2011 45,092 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 45,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Chain guard missing

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 43,811 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 38,813 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 38,071 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 37,234 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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R37 ACH is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R37 ACH, 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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R37 ACH is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 9 July 1998.

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