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R388 EJO

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

11,764 mi
Last recorded11,764 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR388 EJO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 11,764 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 11,243 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 10,840 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 9,862 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 9,664 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 9,346 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 9,030 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 9,030 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 7,805 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 7,805 miles

Chain guard fouling another component (6.2.1c)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 5,084 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 4,744 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 4,744 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 1 May 2010 3,908 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2010 3,908 miles

Front Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

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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R388 EJO is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R388 EJO, 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 R388 EJO registered?

R388 EJO is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 8 June 1998.

Is R388 EJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R388 EJO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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