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R469 FCT

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

37,815 mi
Last recorded37,815 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR469 FCT
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 37,815 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 36,568 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 34,794 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 33,168 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 31,913 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 31,346 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 30,483 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 29,564 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 28,375 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 27,005 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 24,338 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 23,100 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 19,799 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 15,828 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 15,260 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 14,145 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 12,040 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2009 12,016 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 11,066 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 10,161 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 10,161 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2006 9,188 miles

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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R469 FCT is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R469 FCT, 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 R469 FCT registered?

R469 FCT is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 27 May 1998.

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