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R512 HWW

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,808 mi
Last recorded67,808 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR512 HWW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2016 67,808 miles

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear fairing loose

under tray loose

Fail 14 May 2015 66,439 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 66,439 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 10 May 2014 63,960 miles

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 3 May 2013 60,790 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 51,686 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 45,407 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front mudguard loose on L/H side.

Hugger loose on R/H side.

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Play in cush drive bearing.

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

Silencer loose on downpipes.

Swinging arm has been repaired.

Fail 2 Jun 2011 44,991 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Clutch fluid level low.

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front mudguard loose on L/H side.

Hugger loose on R/H side.

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Play in cush drive bearing.

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Silencer loose on downpipes.

Pass 3 Jun 2010 37,251 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 30,506 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 30,501 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 30,196 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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R512 HWW is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R512 HWW, 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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R512 HWW is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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