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R513 WOC

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

23,807 mi
Last recorded23,807 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR513 WOC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 23,807 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2023 23,807 miles

Front All position lamps not working Side light. (4.2.1 (a))

Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Tire over 5 years old.

Rear All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tire over 5 years old.

Pass 21 Sep 2016 23,298 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated exhaust system rusting but not blowing (7.1.1a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play very slight play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

nearside riders footrest rubber missing

Fail 13 Sep 2016 23,298 miles

Horn control defective button fault, horn does not operate every time button is pressed (1.7.2a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel brake feels soft,did not lock rollers on brake test,and pedal has too much travel. (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated exhaust system rusting but not blowing (7.1.1a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play very slight play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brake lever operation slightly rough,pivot needs greasing . not affecting brake operation

nearside riders footrest rubber missing

Fail 6 Mar 2015 23,292 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front bake lever does not pull up smoothly has rough feel to it

front near side foot rest has rubber missing but still secure and usable

Pass 7 Mar 2014 22,819 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 22,813 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

rear brake binding slightly, not enough to fail

Pass 8 Aug 2011 22,480 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 Mar 2010 21,146 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front and rear tyre pressures were low and have been re-inflated

front and rear brake lever pivots could do with lubricating. both slightly stiff but not enough to warrant failure

Pass 10 Jan 2009 20,141 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 19,460 miles

Chain guard missing

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.3.5a)

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 19,460 miles

Chain guard missing

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 2 Jan 2008 19,450 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Chain guard missing

drive chain very dry and requires lubrication

only one of the two tail light bulbs works

Pass 5 Jan 2007 18,039 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 15,204 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 15,204 miles

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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R513 WOC is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R513 WOC, 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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R513 WOC is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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