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R502 FFL

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

34,382 mi
Last recorded34,382 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR502 FFL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 34,382 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 33,925 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 33,067 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 32,967 miles

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2022 32,118 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 31,755 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 30,085 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 25,403 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2013 25,403 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 23,728 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 23,728 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 20,527 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 20,527 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 19,229 miles

Rear hugger close to tyre on the near side

Pass 6 Oct 2006 19,192 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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R502 FFL is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R502 FFL, 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 R502 FFL registered?

R502 FFL is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is R502 FFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R502 FFL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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