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R440 ALH

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

28,736 mi
Last recorded28,736 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR440 ALH
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 28,736 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 28,735 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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

exhaust end can loose

speedo cable loose

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 25,256 miles

Front indicator bulbs becoming dull.

Pass 8 Jun 2012 18,682 miles

1/ front tyre at legal limits 2/ front brake slighty tight

Pass 14 Jun 2011 16,082 miles

front and rear brake discs becoming pitted

Pass 27 Apr 2010 14,377 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 13,520 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 12,983 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 12,983 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 12,265 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 12,265 miles

Front Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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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R440 ALH is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R440 ALH, 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 R440 ALH registered?

R440 ALH is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R440 ALH safe to buy?

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