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R484 RJB

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

20,334 mi
Last recorded20,334 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR484 RJB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 20,334 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 20,334 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 19,468 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 18,445 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 May 2008 18,429 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 18,429 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 17,955 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 17,955 miles

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

Front 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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R484 RJB is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R484 RJB, 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 R484 RJB registered?

R484 RJB is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 3 June 1998.

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