MOT Status
ValidMileage
54,159 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Chain guard missing ()
NO LIGHTS FITTED
Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-7R?
Based on 36,749 MOT tests across 3,673 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R490 XOP is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 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 R490 XOP, 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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How do I check the history of R490 XOP?
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What year was R490 XOP registered?
R490 XOP is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 3 March 1998.
Is R490 XOP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R490 XOP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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