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R474 XBC

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

20,181 mi
Last recorded20,181 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR474 XBC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 20,181 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 19,068 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 18,876 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 16,924 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 16,915 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)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 16,265 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 15,765 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 15,311 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 15,311 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 23 Jun 2007 14,344 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 14,204 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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R474 XBC is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R474 XBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R474 XBC registered?

R474 XBC is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 3 March 1998.

Is R474 XBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R474 XBC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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