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R420 JKO

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,887 mi
Last recorded40,887 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR420 JKO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 40,887 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 38,210 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 33,187 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 33,152 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 30,067 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 30,067 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Anti rattle shims missing from front brake calipers causing pads to rattle and wear pad pin

Pass 15 Feb 2007 27,165 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 27,514 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 22,325 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2006 22,325 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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R420 JKO is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R420 JKO, 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 R420 JKO registered?

R420 JKO is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R420 JKO safe to buy?

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